How appropriate her last name is a bread choice .. bread and wine pairing! 👍

I got behind on journals but it looks like you’re making the most of your time back in Paris!

I like the eclipse tee shirt, but also, good shots of Bordeaux!

Passed away at only 49. Cut short in his prime, it seems. Sad.

Been there done that. Type 2 fun, for sure.

Oh, dear.. I know about the Olympics but this act never entered my thoughts. Thank you for the (un) reasoning..

Paris is hosting the 2024 summer Olympics, beginning this July. Not all residents are enthused

The iris (?) along the road give it a nice pop..

Oops..maybe he is not all he is “cracked up” to be..;)

Who is the face supposed to be of? Anyone in particular? Is there another one on the opposite side?

Pardon my ignorance, but why would burning the Olympic rings draw cheering?

That was my favorite scent when I was a teenager! I had a bottle of it on my dresser. Nowadays it would probably be too heady for this old nose of mine. Lovely photo, Susan!

For sure Mike - it might have been a long time sitting on the side of the road waiting for someone stronger than me to pass by and help me with a flat tire. Wait a minute, I've already experienced that!!

Thanks Suzanne - we certainly had a lot of fun.

Hi Lyle - thanks for being Timmy the Tool Geek. I'd forgotten all about torque specs, and even though I bought a torque wrench tool I've only used it occasionally on my carbon bike. I'll check with Moots on their recommended torques.
And no, I'm not planning to be in Paris for the Olympics. I had decided to go to England before learning of plans for the opening ceremony, which sound amazing. So cool, so French - but perhaps better appreciated on TV? I do admit to some FOMO as I walk around the city and see all the preparations.