We arrived!

Yes, we made it.

Niko did super in the 16 hour ride in his special cage. I literally bribed my way into getting him great care. A wink from the luggage handler (and dog handler) after I slipped him a 20 re-assured me Niko was going to be well taken care off. A box of chocolates for the captain and the crew members with note and pictures of Niko as a puppy got me an update on how he was doing in his cage.

I also had notes of thanks in every language I could think of glued to his cage for anyone who handled him. I got words of re-assurance from the second leg crew. When we picked him up, he was well rested , well fed and hydrated. He showed no signs of anxiety and seemed great.

After working on Niko's papers for 3 months, when we arrived no one checked them!!!

Well enough of my number one guy. My other one, did well too. He has been studying French a lot. He is more advanced than I am and has gotten compliments on his French already. My sign language and smile has gotten me all I need.

Saturday was the day of the worker and the French take their time off very seriously, so nothing was open apart from restaurants.

The first night we ate in a Japanese restaurant (Niko also) . We didn't know what we were buying but it turned out delicious and lots of courses. The baguettes in the corner are wonderful.

We are in the middle of the old town and we can walk to everything. A block away is the main street and today, Sunday there were street artisans and artists of all kinds.

Dogs are everywhere and Niko has been accepted in all places. The only exception is the grocery store but even there, he is fine if I carry him in my arms or in a bag. What a country!