La Seine in winter

Bare tree branches reveal the architectural beauty of Paris. The low angle light turns the cityscape into silhouette. Sunglasses would be unexpectedly useful in a sunny winter day.

The bus we were waiting for to Madame France’s apartment only came once every 45 minutes due to the holidays. Waiting in a freezing (but no snow) temperature with two kids was not fun. Kids tend to feel the need to use restrooms more frequently in cold weathers. We found a hospital nearby, unbundled them, re-bundled them, came back just in time to miss the bus, and waited for the next one.

Monci and Hoohoo were able to entertain themselves with games they learned from school. Feline was hoping a bus would show up magically early. I just breathed in the fresh cold air, appreciated the golden brown colors and shadows casted on the buildings along La Seine, and watched a lone man walking by…