No Kings Day in Paris (Edited)

 

From Vickie, "When I saw the announcement of the March 28th No Kings Day, I was disappointed that we would be out of the country, but not to be deterred, we immediately started to plan for the Paris protest. I'm so glad we did. I had a lot of emotions that day. Excited to see "our people" joining together to be heard so far from home; entertained by the creativity of the costumes and signs; uplifted by the peaceful contrast of No Kings protests as compared to the violence on January 6^th, and just so damned proud to be part of it."

Yes.  What she said.  ❤

It was a peaceful protest.  Not a police uniform to be seen.  No counter protesters.  Protesting, in Paris, as protected under America's First Amendment.  

It was a good day.

We had conversations with a wide cross-section of like-minded people - some from France, some American tourists, some expats, and four women from North Carolina who are in the midst of exploring finalizing their residency to The Loire Valley.

We wandered our way back to our hotel, me getting a manicure on the way.  

I hope you'll stop by tomorrow!

Another Day in Paris (EDITED!)

 

Filled with interesting walks and discoveries!!!

I've included some random street and shop scenes.  In Paris, they are never-ending ❤

Best Berries!

We made our way to Arènes de Lutèce, ancient Roman theater constructed in the first century AD.

Next stop - Jardin des Plantes

The last time I visited the Dodo Manège ( Carousel of Extinct and Endangered Animals) it was all covered up in tarp and canvas.

But.  We wanted photos for our book, and Don Barley is not one to be easily deterred, so he sneaked himself under the canvas to take a few pictures.  The results did end up in our book.  I adore Don Barley.

I discovered Messy Nessy many years ago through her blog about Paris - a very different sort of blog.  Then fell in love with her book, Don't Be a Tourist in Paris.  She now has a shop, and it's everything you could expect for a true Cabinet of Curiosities.

And then, dinner.

Then back to Hotel Les Dames du Pantheon where we propped up our tired feet and made our signs for the No Kings Protest.

I chose my slogan and Vickie made my sign for me. ❤

Come back tomorrow for No Kings photos!