I love Paris!

I love the cafe's where I practice my French and, to my surprise and delight, they understand me!

I love the subdued character of the anonymous streets

and the every-day chaos of the well-known ones as they make preparations for the cyclists' triumphant arrival.

I love the grandiose architecture, honouring centuries of kings and presidents.

And the modern day artists.

I love the romanticism of lovers locking their hearts together and throwing away the keys

and the folly of creating a beach on the banks of the Seine.

This city rocks - and I'm loving every minute of it!