Getting Ready for Paris

It's hard to believe, but we'll be in Paris next Monday! We rented a tiny apartment in the Marais. Here's how GoNomad describes the neighborhood:

Once a mere swampland, the Marais (meaning swamp) is now one of the most sumptuous and surprising quarters of Paris. Who would have ever thought such splendor could arise from the murky waters of a marshland? It is one of the few places in Paris that nourishes the eccentric, mixes classic beauty with quirky charms, cradles tradition while breathing life into creative minds that cherish innovation.

I like quirky ;-). As for the apartment, well, we just have these photos to go by -- I hope it's not any smaller than it looks.

Looking back, here's the trip timeline:

• Feb 7: decide to go to Paris
• Feb 22: book plane tickets
• Feb 27: confirm the apartment
• April 7: E is born
• April 12: Call British Airways and add Everest's name to our itinerary (and pay the 10% lap child fee.
• Sept 1: D starts making lots of to-do lists
• Oct 1: start packing
• Oct 9: leave for Paris

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