Happy New Years Eve! Mine started at 3:45 am – yes, I woke up, jumped out of bed and even started the coffee maker – then realized it was too darn early. ARGHHHHH! I am going to need lots of coffee today!

We are off to see works by Monet and Van Dyck today. The d'Able lobby is lightly decorated for the Season (pictured). Barbara and I found ourselves locked out of the hotel yesterday evening while the single attendant ate dinner. Good news - our clothes and Rob (sleeping) were safe. Bad news - we were on the wrong side of the door. Only in Paris!