day 10

Beautiful day of bright blue skies and white high clouds evenually leading to dark stormy looking clouds leading in some chill winds but only a few raindrops.

Spent the morning walking to the Marais visited Marche des Enfants Rouge which resembled North Market in Columbus, Oh in the items offered if not the environs.  Lots of stalls selling food ready to eat mixed with fresh food vendors.  Too early for lunch and walking back passed Arts et Metier, an old cathedral converted to diferent usage.

This museum is very old school in the displays, object after object with cards describing the items, printing machine, looms, scientific equipment, models, clocks, automatons, transportation vehicles....some interactive displays. Very interesting.  Took some photos to appeal to Gary.

Walked back along the river and came across Le Marche des Fleurs. So pretty.  Surprising numbers of shrubs and small trees.  We were hoping for some cover at this time.

Walked back to Les Halles and wandered through the underground mall there.  Incredibly busy.  Went into FNAC, a french bookstore chain.  I swear the store went on for at least a quarter of a mile, never did get to the end, just went on and on and on.  

Came back to the apartment for dinner.  I went down to the little grocery store for a few items, t.p., etc. and stopped at the patisserie for dessert, chocolat gateau and flan aux cherises.