A smooth trip on the TGV to Paris from Lille, just over an hour. Then took a bus from Gare du Nord to near the apartment. All good with the apartment, and spend some time getting a few supplies and generally getting situated. Dinner at L’Avant Comptoir du Mer followed by a little more next dood at the Comptoir du Terre. Some guys from the south of France immediately adopted me on walking in the door and shared wine and general good humor. All in all an excellent evening. Weather is quite variable with occasional showers an dis generally chilly. By some miracle I have the heat working at the apartment so that is at least comfortable. Got some wash done and have basic supplies in.