Bastille Day

I'm getting a slow start this morning after our 86 year old neighbor (and former brasserie owner) invited us for dinner. It's a public holiday and there's a parade that starts sometime this morning though I'm not much of a fan of such events. Instead we are meeting my nephew who is visiting from America with his friend and his friend's family. We did a bike tour on Sunday and the plan is to do a walking tour about the French Revolution followed by dinner on the terrace and then make our way into the mob to see the fireworks. I may need even more rest tonight. (For those who are visiting Paris, Paris Walks is by far the best walking tour operator. Prices are all the same but their quality is well above the rest.)