I'm back in Paris for a much-needed two weeks.

Last night I went back to the Caveau de la Huchette,  where Nico and the Rhythm Dudes were playing. On the way I had a meal at Espace Petit Pont, by the Seine. A huge coktail with firework in it was delivered to four young Americans at the next table. I took some photos and gave them my blog address when I left - as well as remarking on their liking for the word "like" :-) But those photos are in raw format and I can't open them in the net cafe's computer, so will put them up later - in case they're checking.

I've already been back to my beloved Trois Mailletz:

(despite the two guys exiting, it's not a gay place :-) )

 The usual pianist and one of the regular opera singers greeted me - just like old times:

A new pianist, the usual one is on the left:

The staff:

Caveau de la Huchette, Nico and the Rhythm Dudes:

Getting down with the dancers:

Anything you can do ...

There's an easy mix of generations - if you can dance - this guy had a great night and was impressively fit:

and a mix of nationalities; the couple in front are Russian - and there's Mr. Fitness with another young woman:

Having a great time:

On the way back - defending the medical system:

2 am - Paris almost to myself (very low light level - sharpened a lot, I like it, looks a bit like an etching):

It's almost like ...

Though not for everyone:

Parisian activist: