27/8/2015 Paris

27/8/2015 Paris.

It is raining again. Did some useful things on the computer in the morning then walked across to the Cafe at exactly 12.00 pm and ordered a "Menu 7 EU" which consisted of; a can of drink, bread, a cheese and ham omelette with vege or salad and chips, and a slice of apple tart. Then the "hordes" arrived but I had got my order in and was fed by about 12.30  Killed some time then headed for the Bus and the Museum. Started at 2.00 and was done by 4.00 pm.

Getting very close to the end. I ordered a couple of manuscripts for Monday (I cannot get into the research section on Fridays) but that will be it. I need to double check the names on some of my photographs, given that Bonnemains et al used independent experts to identify species from Lesueur's paintings. I may have more work to do on my catalogue as I used Lesueur's species names on the drawings  (and that also explains why the species in the manuscript do not line up with Bonnemains et al Le Havre species list).

Although I had finished relatively early it seemed to take just as long to get back to the CITE! Still standing room only on the bus. It was also still pouring with rain and I was really pleased to get "home" and into dry clothes. I wear my "waterproof" hiking boots when it is raining (otherwise my New Balance joggers do nicely). My feet stay dry but I clump along, squeaking on linoleum, and leaving wet tracks over carpet. Neither the raincoat nor the daypack are really waterproof, however, which is a problem as I carry the camera and my laptop in this pack. Really good in all other respects but not in the rain.  

I have the weekend coming up so I need to plan some sight-seeing/art galleries.