Paris in July - Week 2 Wrap up

It's my turn to do the weekly wrap up, and what a pleasure it has been to review all the posts that have been put up. Before I get into the official wrap up of Paris in July posts - I'd just like to indulge myself with a little wrap up of Le Tour de France! I love this race..... and I promised myself that I wouldn't focus on it during Paris in July - but what harm is a small detour?

Us Aussie do well in the tuff conditions!!! Go Richie!!

This week in Le Tour de France we have seen some amazing racing, absolutely terrifying conditions, and some fascinating developments.... The loss of Sky's lead out man, Froome, after falling on the cobblestone day, means a change in role for my current Aussie crush - Richie Porte has now been given a chance at putting Australian Cyclists back into the podium  (or close). I'm watching these Aussie boys... Richie Porte (Sky), Mark Renshaw (Omega Ph), Simon Gerrans (OGE), Michael Rogers (Tinkoff-saxo), and Adam Hansen (Lotto)... all up there are 10 Aussies in the race - and we have hopes to see one in the top 10 at the end!

Now - wrap up news; I like lists - so here's this weeks
Books reviewed

• My friend Maigret by Georges Simenon
• Paris Letters
• Murder at the Kikado
• the Road to Burgundy
• Paris was yesterday (snippets of history from 1928)
• the Perfect Meal
• Lecume des jours, by Boris Vian
• Bonjour Tristesse
• the Monuments Men

Travel related posts

• Moulin de la Galette - a restaurant review
• Paris Markets
• My Wedding Dress
• 5 favourite things about French preschools
• life is better in flip flops
• A-Z guide to the city of Lights
• Paris Journal

 Food Posts

• Berthillon Icrecream - Vicki
• Berthillon Icecream - Adria
• Mastering the art of French Eating - a book review

 Photos

• Full moon on the Seine
• Ralph Lauren & Parisian Architecture
• American in Paris - 4th July
• Rue Cler - Market Day
• Embracing Paris' Summer Pace

 Music & Film

• Idea's for La Fete Nationale (includes some movies)
• Le Weekend - Movie review
• Haute Cuisine - Movie Review

 Now in conclusion - I am going give away some random prizes.... just because I've been touched by everyones eagerness to join us in Paris in July. I have a small present for these two lucky ladies. (Just contact me with your postage details - see my about me page for my email).

• Molly @ Stepping Stones for her post on Moulin de la Galette, and
• Deb Nance @ Readerbuzz for a fun post on the Perfect Meal...