Il y a une greve?

The subject line ("There is a strike?") pretty much sums up today for me!  First of all, because if the strike had not been so completely hyped up to me, I would have had no idea about it, and also because I had a wonderful, relaxing day.  

Photos from yesterday:

Fauchon, one of several tres chic grocery stores here.  This one was actually a bit too chic-- prepared meals started at like 20 euro!  I prefer the Grand Epicerie because it has normal groceries, not just ridiculously expensive ones.  Plus, it's bigger.

Eglise de la Madeleine (Madeleine church).  I kept rechecking my map to see if this was actually a church-- definitely doesn't look like one to me!  Apparently the most fashionable weddings in Paris occur here.  This isn't surprising because when I took this picture I was standing right next to Dior, Chanel, Gucci, etc.  

This is the part of the Seine which is about two blocks from my apartment.  I haven't done nearly enough exploring around my area yet-- because I am so far out, I don't normally get back here 'til about 6 or 7 ish and by then I am too tired to explore!  Hopefully the nice weather will change things.  I just realized I should really do a post with pictures from my area and of my apartment.  I'll keep it in mind for next week!   

Today after bracing myself for the strike for seemingly no reason at all, a few of us decided to check out Bois de Boulogne.  We brought a picnic, enjoyed the beautiful weather, read, and people watched.  Once it gets nicer out we want to rent rowboats and get out on the water!  

I'm off to study for tomorrow's test.  Also for some non-Paris news... AU made it to the sweet sixteen for the second year in a row after 40-ish years of not making it.  If you remember, last year we gave Tennessee quite a run for their money (in the first half, at least!).  This year, we start off against Villanova tonight at 7:20 on CBS!  GO AU!