Ah, what a difference a day makes! I was up on it in fine style today even though we had to work the first part of said day. I got done around 2 PM and hauled it back to the hotel, had a little chill time and then headed out to try one of the recommendations of the mighty Ms. Amy...Cafe' de Flore on blvd St-Germain. Schweet! As she predicted, I had one of the best, if not the best, espresso of my life. Dang...that was so good I had to have another, and I am not one of your world class cafe' fiends. The atmosphere was great...very hectic and calm at the same time. I was able to get in some good reading and people watching at the same time. The young lovers...they are so bold here...no shame at starting a heavy make out session or some light groping right there in public. I was crimson with shame! Following my caffeination, I strolled along the blvd back to the hotel area and stopped in for an overdose of cheese and assorted dried meat products at one of the local bistros. Cheap, yummy and just down the block. Nifty! Now with a stupid early wake up call so I can catch the bus to the conference (the whole reason you taxpayers paid your taxes so I could be here) I need to chill out and get some decent rack time. There will be time for all night debauchery soon, now that I am in the proper shape to handle it.

Love from Paris,

Boogeaux