Paris - Becoming locals

Tina and I were sitting on a lovely park bench in Place des Vosges after a stroll through the Marais.  We were people watching, enjoying the warm sun, and feeling pretty local with our scarves gracefully tied around our necks.  I was taking pictures in a series from left to right, panoramic style.  All of a sudden, a real French woman walked up behind us and asked about the camera (in French).  I explained what I was doing (in French!!) with a lot of drama and arm waving.  We carried on a conversation. learned that she was a painter, (I would have bought something right there is she had one) and at the end of it, she said (in French) "Have a great day."  I replied, then Tina replied (YES! IN FRENCH). 

We concluded that we must have looked like locals, sitting on a bench in the park with our scarves blowing in the breeze.  After only 5 days. Paris is amazing.

(PS: A special "Merci Beaucoup" to my French teacher and dear friend, Coco, for her patient and enthusiastic guidance.  And to Joan, for her dramatic take on the language.  All of the conversation practice has really paid off.  You both are awesome!!)