I was running late meeting C but my way out from the metro station was blocked by tourists. This is quickly becoming a pet peeve in the month of August. With fewer Parisians and more visitors in town, the escalators are perpetually blocked. Folks, if you are not walking, stand to the right please!

C teased that I’m becoming a Parisian. A good, hearty lunch at L’As du Falafel went a long way to soothe my annoyance, and a leisurely walk to rediscover Marais restored me to good humour. We found hidden corners away from prying eyes and delicious shops that I mentally note to visit when I’m not absolutely stuffed, while chit-chatting the afternoon away.

A sunny August afternoon would be incomplete without a visit to a gelateria, and there are several good ones in the area. One of the latest openings is Une Glace à Paris, and while C had been there before, I have not. My turn to try it out and since I was busy checking out the selection, sorry, I forgot all about the photos. Besides, it was busy in the shop and it would have been difficult to get good shots. Another time, ok?