Volume 18 - Day 314/51, 2026 - Tuesday

This is the third time I have been to Paris, and it is the first time I have been here when it is not 'summery.' It is definitely 'wintery,' and I find I prefer 'summery' weather in Paris. Everything is wet, cold and cloudy, but I have not seen it actually rain. I might have heard rain a few hours ago, but I did not get up to look out the window to see for sure. I had a nine o'clock driver reserved this morning to take me to Versailles and anywhere else that looked interesting. We made a few stops on the way back to Paris, but in many places, there was a large police presence, in anticipation of protests planned later in the day. I assume the protests proceeded, but I have not seen any news since I have been here. It is about 10 past eight here right now, and I just looked out the window, and it is raining! After I got back to my hotel this afternoon, I took a nap, and then walked up to the square that I am familiar with, and just walked around a bit. I stopped at a market, bought three bananas and a diet coke, so I am set. Early tomorrow morning, I will board a train and go to Barcelona. It is a seven hour train ride, and I am looking forward to that. A quick note from my ride to Lesigny yesterday: While we were traveling, I noticed a Burger King, and I remarked about it to the driver, Zain. He said 'Yes, we gave you the Statue of Liberty, and we got Burger King!' I thought that was perfect! I also learned a few things today about editing photos; The photo accompanying this entry was not only corpped by me, but I also learned how to 'Clean Up' and 'Extend.' Yowzer! Louis XIV is very happy about that.