- The stroller is a life-saver. Most streets are very stroller friendly, other than occasional stairs, especially in metro stations. We have used it for naps, booting it quickly between attractions, glorified shopping cart, jackets hanger, plus more.
- Packing light is a big difference. Our family with 2 young kids had 2 bags to take on the train. We saw another family with only a baby about Isaac's age who brought 9 bags, complete with play pen, bugaboo in its fashionable cover, etc. Poor dad was sweating bullets.
- Fete de la Musique in Paris was yesterday (summer solstice). The city comes alive with music. Amateur musicians come out and play too. Our grocer at the Marche went busking on metro after selling us carrots. Isaac enjoyed the Polynesian dance at Luxembourg Gardens, and the band below our apartment.
- There is reason why rain gutters are bigger in Paris. Yes, it rains a lot.
- Baby formula comes in "Pain au Chocolat" flavor. Nestle makes vanilla baby cereal that tastes good enough for adults to eat. Alas, it is still not enough to entice Isaac back to baby food. He prefers croissants, foie gras, and orange duck.
