Our last week is here already. We all know it but I have to say it- how time flies!

Last night we had planned to have dinner with our neighbors at 7:30, but we had not made a reservation any where. About 6:30 pm we started texting back and forth about where we should go. Our friends were still at work while we were having a very lazy day at home. Back and forth- how about this one or that one? And finally Caroline suggested Localino- an Italian restaurant in the 6th. She called them and texted back to us—.”Quick- get in a taxi- they have a table for us until 9.00pm. We will meet you there. “. She sent the address. Roland rode his bike from work – Caroline grabbed a taxi from her place of work and we called an Uber. Within 20 minutes we were all at the restaurant -though I couldn’t find it first thinking the wine bar next door was the place – but how could it be. It got sorted out and we settled into a corner table in a tiny restaurant that wasn’t more than a hole in the wall. But OMG!!!!what a meal we had!

George and I had the best ravioli we’ve ever eaten – homemade pasta stuffed with spinach in a butter sauce. The chef took this simple dish to a new height.

It was so good that we made reservations for the following Monday- our last night- to sit at the bar and have their tasting menu.

I should back track a few days to the weekend when good friends visited for the weekend. As it turned out the annual event “Le Weekend L’Est” which celebrates a different city each year was celebrating Yerevan. What a coincidence—. Lots of events highlighting Armenian artists were scheduled all over Paris. We got to two concerts at the church St. Germaine des Prés – full house both nights despite freezing temperatures and even snow!!

Walking around the neighborhood we came across a place where ouds- the Middle Eastern instrument is made. Very unusual to see this here. Across the street is a shop where shoes are made to order ( no photo)

Thanksgiving was upon us and despite my tiny oven I once again cooked a turkey. it was delicious! Our neighbors joined us as well as the granddaughter of US friends who is studying in Paris.

The next night we had our semi-annual. Featuring of friends. The Seven of us get together when we are in Paris. They surprised me with an early birthday celebration.

See you all in a couple of months if health holds up and circumstances permit. Happy holidays and happy New Year. Love, Carolann

A few more photos below—

I made cranberry sauce with organic cranberries from Orleans which I had brought with me.