Made it back to Paris with only minor hassles. Delta non-stop was good, and they didn’t try to take away my oversized “personal” item. Unfortunately, no gate, so bussed in to the terminal and then a very long line and wait to get passport stamped. 2 hours from touchdown I was walking over to the RER station, for the train into Paris. I’d already charged up my Navigo Decouverte pass so didn’t have to deal with ticket line. Weather was surprisingly chilly and also rainy with off an on heavy rainfall. Hotel room not ready as usual, but left bags and off to NoGlu for breakfast. Then coffee with Tom and Maj Earle. Tom was my 8th grade English teacher and we built his house together the summer after my freshmen year of college. Room still not ready, so 6 oysters later and it was…. Shower and shave has a remarkable effect after a long trip! Meet up with some Facebook French group friends and then dinner with Tom and Maj at Fish La Boisonnerie right across from my hotel. Excellent Crozes-Hermitage and lamb and pork. Usual restless jet lagged night but doing well overall.