Our first full week back in France was a whirlwind of unpacking, errands, work and repacking as we were in Paris a mere 7 nights before heading off again. We rented our apartment out while we were in Australia (and are doing it again this week) so alongside the suitcases there was the added housekeeping that goes along with aiming for a 5 star review. I washed and folded endless sheets and towels, thankful for the hot weather that dried the laundry as quickly as I could hang it, replaced our 14 year old espresso machine that finally gave up the ghost and chased down very specific lightbulbs for a light fixture that is either petulant or haunted (or both).
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