Here I am in Paris overlooking the Place de la Republique about a block from our apartment sipping cafe in MacDonalds. Yep... it is time for true confessions. We can only access unlimited internet in public parks (near the downtown) or, as it turns out, in the hallmark of Amarcan traditions.... good ole Mac's. So, it's early and a little nippy, where do you think two old travellers would hang out?Confessions out of the way I must say it is great to be ...

Getting Wired Before Goofy Gargoyles and Pasty Picasso To get wired at Starbucks ou'd better haveyour gold card!   Two macchiatos and 1/2 hour of internet cost around $10 Canadian. OK, so I got on lline but it wasn't high speed. Managed to send only 2 email and that's it. This first world aarea is a lot more backward than I thought. Today we travelled with the laptop... tried a few places including the library to no avail. Well, I guess I'...

I Love Paris in the Springtime! Can't stay away from the cheezy title. That's what it is and, after one day that's how I feel!The sun is shining (which makes everyone happy). Tne apartment we rented really does exist, the codes worked, it's quiet here and the bed is comfortable! The trip over was uneventful. Tough to sleep but the movies were good. Our plane was delayed in Calgary which meant a jog worthy of the Amazing Race in Frankfurt. W...