I arrived in Paris in August of 1999 just in time to witness Bastille Day. It was prescient. After just a few days in a hotel, I was able to find a place on Rue Keller in the Bastille, one of the liveliest places in Paris.

Luckily for me I was there with a wonderful group of people. Together we managed to survive the challenges of Paris living and enjoy the beauty and especially the excellent food that the city is known for.

But we did not stop there. Many a night was spent in our favorite dance spots: Le Bain Douches,

On weekends we managed to see, I am convinced, every last Cathedral in France!

We'll always have Paris...