The last couple of days in Paris has been great, getting to see the city when all is chilly and grey. Not everyone's cup of tea I know, but I always like a change from sunny days. I guess it provides a good contrast to work in the Ivory Coast.

The first night we spent in Paris this time, we went with Emma's parents, Jill and Patrick to the Grand Palais to see the "Jour de Fete's". We had thought it was a exhibit of carnival's but turned out to be the real thing. After a very wee traffic jam and a chilly walk we entered to see hundred's of people riding the various wacky rides, or shooting balloons, or just buying food. It was fun to see! So we had a wander around, won a radio at the airgun game, and finished it all off with a hot wine.