Dear All
Spring, came – took a break but now it is on its way back. J
After coming back to Paris we had a lot of trips around in the parks etc. Everywhere flowers and the magnolia trees were in full blossom. Among others we visited the Cimerière du Pére Lachaise, where Edith Piaf, Sarah Bernhardt and Jim Morrison are some of the many famous are buried. Now we have visited the 3 well-known cemeteries in Paris. In fact it is a long time since we have seen a famous Danish cemetery. J
On a Sunday we had a trip in and around Parc Monceau in the 8th arrondissement, rather exclusive area – with a lot of beautiful mansions behind “gold” fences.
When the weather is good of course you have “manifestation”, this time the nurses had a “sit down” demonstration for better conditions and higher salary. The Place de la Bastille was closed for all traffic during some hours.
Just as we got used to spring it became winter. The last 10 days have been cold, windy and rainy, even with 2 heaters running full speed – some days we only had 17 C inside NUSER-II. In the morning we had to use a whole kitchen roll to dry the windows for steam.
That type of days is good for museums and indoor activities. The captain has had a hard cold for 3 weeks but he is almost fit for fight again.
To day it is a wonderful weather, sun and 17 C which means a lot of people is promenading in the harbour. Next week-end there is going to be a Venetian Carnival here in the Arsenal harbour every second year it is held here. 20.000 persons are expected to come and watch. Behind this there has been a lot of preparation, costumes and masks are fantastic – next Monday – you can see some pictures on our website.
Until then - love from
Jytte and Rudy
Paris, 26th March 2007
Updated the 26.03.2007