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Out and about in Paris

We have tried each day to go for a short walk to get some air. There was a necessary trip to Ikea to get a few kitchen gadgets as the kitchen was not well supplied.






 

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  1. Now it makes sense why there were no blog posts for a week or so. Hope you are both feeling better! Are you going back to India, or have you had enough? - Steve

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  2. Steve, we have decided to stay in France....and resume our original itinerary in a few weeks.

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  3. A wonderful plan to recuperate and enjoy your surroundings. Oh to return!! Ann and George

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