I come from Gypsy stock. No lie. Sometimes I think I was meant to wander the world. To discover the unique personalities of each country, city, town, settlement. To soak up as many experiences as I can and put them in my pack to discover more. I love the idea of being able to create a new me wherever I go.
I also come from Yankee stock. I like hunkering down and settling in one place. I like knowing the ins and outs of that place, whether it be my home or my town. I thrive on blending in. I love knowing that I have one spot in the world that is mine.
So what does a Gypsy-Yankee girl do? She starts planning a trip to Paris. Hunker down in the City of Light for a week or so. Make Paris my adopted home for a little bit of time.
It defies common sense really. Paris? When I have bills to pay off? Yes! Because we only live once. And anyway, it won’t be until Fall 2013 or later, and we all know a lot can change in two years. There is never a perfect time for anything so you have to take the reins and go full force ahead on a jet to Paris. That’s all there is to it.
I’ve already started planning what I want to experience with my boys. The Eiffel Tower – day and night. My adoration of the Paris metro. The Louvre. Bike riding around the grounds at Versailles. Climbing to the top of Notre Dame. Limon et Framboise sorbet. Fresh morning pains au chocolat at the patisserie down the street. Crepes for lunch. Walking along the Seine.
Mostly I just want to BE there. To inhale all that Paris is.
Lizzi I never knew you, too, had an interest in Paris. I have wanted to go for many years, but I just haven’t had the chance. How lovely that you are going to take Beau with and share this romantic trip with your husband. That’s great! Did you know John Travolta (and many others, I’m sure) proposed to Kelly Preston at the top of the Eiffel Tower? How romantic is that?
I hope you get to have your chance in Paris and will be able to take many photos of your experiences and will have many stories to tell. Save your pennies-you’ll be there kissing atop the Eiffel in no time!
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You have to go Em! I went twice in high school and fell in love with that magical city. As Gertrude Stein said, “America is my country and Paris is my hometown.”
Can I go with you?
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Now I want to but a date to my Italy adventure. That is exactly how I feel about Italy, I just want to BE there and inhale the Italy-ness. All it takes is a plan right? Make it happen. I love that Stein quote.
PS. When I was little I wanted to be a gypsy.
You will love Italy when you get there, Thauna. It’s absolutely vibrant. You won’t be able to remove your camera from your face. Well, maybe long enough to put the food in…
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You may not want to come back!
I know you will love it as much now as you did then, and possibly more. The things you describe are some of my favorite Paris excursions. Have a Pierre Hermes macaron or two for me!!
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Oh you know I’ll have a couple for you Teri!
I’m so happy that you guys are doing this!! How exciting and fun….. what a wonderful memory for all of you to have years from now…… I’m glad you’re seizing the moment and taking full advantage of life!!
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Sounds like a Life: Besprinkled tour in the making!