Friday, September 02, 2011

Parisian Dreams


When I visited Paris a few years ago, I did it all wrong. I had fun, but my boyfriend and my goal of shoving everything the city had to offer in the span of just a few days left us tired, overwhelmed and honestly—kind of cranky.

Now, if I had my way, I'd rent a small apartment rather than a hotel room and stay for at least two weeks. Then, I'd take each day to explore a new part of the city and really get to know it. Maybe even take a trip into the countryside for a change of pace. Sure, it's still a short time frame, but it would be infinitely more leisurely than my last trip.

Since that type of long-term travel isn't in the cards right now, here are a few inspirational images that are making me smile. Hey, a girl can dream right?









4 comments:

  1. Ho darling is that first photo with the window and the last photo with the chair and fax fur. LOVE!

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  2. My first trip in Paris i have to say was wrong too, i was so young and the group of kids i went to none of us really cared, we just thought the Eiffel tower was the greatest thing ever,and that;s about it:)) and we got lost, too, the subway doesn't run after midnight...oh long story!!Love your pictures and would love to go back there one day!

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  3. Also, my first trip was too short plus I was 15 - what could I possibly appreciate?! When I was 29 I went with my mom for 30 days. I planned everyday to do some touristy things and then we would just get lost in the city, walking around and discovering; as mush of Paris as ourselves.
    xoxo

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  4. Nancy, your second trip sounds delightful! I really need to do that, sooner rather than later.

    Natasha, I think everyone has an "I did Paris horribly" story. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. Here's to Paris Part 2 for all!

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