View from the Centre Pompidou

A day with kids in Paris calls for la perspective

When we went to the Centre Pompidou, today, we spent a long time in an exhibit in its children's gallery called "L'Oeil sur l'échelle" (roughly translated as "An Eye on Scale") which was all about looking at things through a variety of lenses. In …

Playground, Jardin de Luxembourg

We made it to Paris! Now for the good stuff

Despite the tenor of my last post, I want to state here for the record that I am in a state of delirious bliss and have been since our airport shuttle van entered the Paris city limits. Of course some of my delirium is due to the fact that I've had …

Eiffel Tower, blue sky

Long day’s journey into Paris

So wouldn't you expect that leaving five and a half hours before your international flight would be enough time? Even if you live at a distance of about 70 miles from the airport? I actually had factored in a bit of heavy traffic on the New Jersey …

Toys that came to Paris

Traveling with kids

Just a quick thought before we leave: How did the early pioneers make it across the continent (or the ocean) with their children but no plastic bags? …

Armed and ready

Well, the seven-page detailed itinterary is printed. I have made six dinner reservations in French. My garden is watered, the laundry is done (thank you Matt). Amazon has delivered books with walking tours both grown up and more kid-oriented as well …