The Calm Before The Storm

For the first time since arriving in France, the streets are absolutely silent this morning. We could hear people partying in the rain well past 2:00 am last night, and it sounds like they are still just recovering. Today is Bastille Day, the French Independence Day, and to be in Paris during this glorious occasion is probably like being in DC for the 4th of July. It's not raining for the first time in a week, I feel wonderful, and I am ready to party! There's a military parade going on down the Champs Elysees that I don't feel to bad about missing out on. The metros today will be too crowded to deal with any time close to a scheduled event. So I think out plans are to pack up some food, wine, and spend the day out until the 11:00 firework show! I can't wait to get out there and see what Paris is like today. This was perfect timing for my health to return :)

Souhaitez moi bonne chance!

(I have no credit to this picture, but I really hope I can take it tonight with the Disco themed firework show!)

Plus, some sweet decorations for today that my mom sent!