Traveling Abroad

[wdonovan]

Hey Ms Fetzer,
If you find yourself in Paris around 4 to 5 PM and it's a tad too early for wine..... go to either Angelina (walk about 4 blocks west on Rue Rivoli from the Louvre) or Laduree (walk about 5 blocks east down Champs Elysee from the Arch de Triomphe). Both are Salons de The (or tea houses). If you get to Laduree try the mille fueille (the spelling is undoubtedly wrong) which means "a thousand feathers". It is what we call a Napolean. They also have their own version of a macaroon that will be in your dreams for months. If you get to Angelina's, skip the tea with your snack, get the hot chocolate. You won't forget it. Why, you ask, will you be looking for tea and pastry at 5PM? Because the restaurants don't open 'til about 8PM. Better idea... stay 2 days and go to both!
One tip for London. Don't order a bloody Mary. Mary was from London so they call it a bloody Caesar. Have a great trip and report back if you would.