Another Day/Another Grève (strike)

Yesterday there were plenty of bikes available at the vélib stand -

And today they are all gone -

Why? A massive grève (strike) was called by the transportation unions. The trains, metros and buses are not operating. The only way to get around Paris is on foot or by car, motorcycle or the free bikes available at stations like the one above near our apartment. The vélibs proved a grand success today and they were the only option available for many to travel to work. The government is trying to reform the pension system which provides better pensions to the transportation unions than are available to most other workers including those in private industry.




The manif (demonstration) passed right through our quartier.

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Tut!

Dee told me you were back in Paris! Let's get in touch, would love to see you again!
Lisa