Lost and Found

The Cave

Parc Buttes-Chamont (maybe I should have labelled the running pic with this title:))

I really did go for a run! I just happened to be in a park close by, recommended through my brother in law, Park Buttes-Chaumont. It was beautiful (no really, the park was pretty, not just the people!). In that it is about 2 kilometres from my apartment, I will definitely head back there to run or picnic or check out this chocolate/bike shop Tracy, the wonder web surfer, located for me! The park is very scenic and even has a small cave with stalactites and quite a waterfall. So I managed to start my day by losing myself in this hilly park and really getting lost on the way home. I find it easy to do here as street names change, or you miss one small little turn. Or you are so busy getting caught up in the life of the streets that you just end up in some place other than you planned. Which was the theme of my day overall!
After a few 'housekeeping' items which I find rather fun here (hanging laundry, grocery shopping, stopping at all the boulangeries to determine bread/pastry of the day...), I headed towards Montmartre. I was in a walking mode today since I basically stood in one place for most of yesterday. Thus I headed in what I thought was the right direction but again, missed a turn and ended up a little off my planned route. I believe Little India might have been where I ended up but whenever I have been lost or think I am lost, there is no doubt a metro station close by to help one get back on track. Eventually I rerouted to Montmartre, and loved it. This area is a sloped area of quaint cafes, shops, apartments and a large cathedral, Sacre Coeur. It's known for the Moulin Rouge, artists, windmills,a favourite movie of mine; Amelie, and a lot of tourists. I enjoyed getting lost in the streets, reading in a small park and sitting down for a cliche meal of French Onion Soup (which is served with bread and cheese; go figure!).

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In front of Sacre Coeur

The "rouge" light district

Continuing on the lost theme, which then became more of a wander, I headed towards the Opera area. Then realizing I was still happy to walk, I was determined to walk all the way home, which was quite a trek. But I've really got nothing but time, so this losing myself in Paris thing is really working for me!