Le Caveau des Oubliettes

Hier soir (yesterday evening) I once again enjoyed some Parisian jazz. I am starting to think I have had more jazz encounters here than the states. Somewhat odd considering the origins of the genre...
Anyway, Le Caveau des oubliettes was suggested to me by both my guide book and a jazz musician, so a couple of us went out to enjoy the small jazz club in the more touristy area of St. Michel (near Notre Dame). It was small but in a cozy way, the music was fun, the bartender sweet (one with the crazy hair) and could carry more glasses than any person I have ever seen, the audience was half made up of musicians and the other half were people who truly appreciated the music. Overall, it was by no means an undiscovered gem, but a good outing for a low key evening, and free admission with purchase of at least 5 euros. My roomie, the lovely Anastasia, and I sitting in the somewhat sweltering caveau.


During the day I was hunting down apartment listings throughout the city and came by the Shakespeare bookstore, once again a suggestion of the guide book, and as such, was a bit crowded. Despite that, it has a different atmosphere completely. It has been soothing to find that every bookstore I have been to is a calm oasis. Stepping from the bustle around Notre Dame to the shakespeare was night and day. I will definitely return soon to explore more. A great deal to read not only in the books but along the walls...



As far as the apt search, it continues...
As of today, I have seen exactly 5 places none of which have been the perfect combo of cute and low cost... Although the most recent is quite tempting despite its expensive pricetag. The search will continue to 3 or so more this week, and hopefully it will come along soon. Although I may have found a babysitting job for a cute new baby. Thank you for all the support and prayers during this process and please keep it coming : )
The kitchen of the VERY cute apt near rue mouffetard


I found this amazing velo during our jaunt around the neighborhood before stopping by the apt, love the inscription on it,
'It's amazing...with the blink of an eye you'll finally see the light! It's amazing, when the moment arrives, when you know you'll be all right!'



hugs and love!