To those of you in the know, it comes as no surprise that I have made my way back to the city closest to my heart. As I have said all along, this is a dream come true...10 years in the making! I am truly blessed!!
Let me begin by saying that I arrived two days ago and already I feel quite at home. I know that I still have many different logistical things to take care of in the near future, but for now I am quite content after arriving to fine weather, warm hosts, a charming town just outside of Paris, and a new friend from California with whom I corresponded all summer long. I imagine that, at first, I may regale you with more pictures and captions than text, but I think that is a nice way to get started, don't you? I have much to learn about the process of blogging, and I am looking forward to it. Hopefully, for now, these pictures will communicate the beginning of mon séjour à Paris! (after the jump)...
Flying into the sunrise...
Moving walkway at CDG...although, it had peaks and valleys like a kiddie roller coaster!
Where I am staying for the first few nights...
My hosts were not home when I arrived, so it was arranged that their 87 year-old neighbor would welcome me...she prepared tea and cookies...absolutely darling!
My room...
With a mini-bathroom (shower and sink) right there in the room!
Must have fresh bread - the line was out the door!
My new diet is very strict...
I wish I could explain how delicious everything smelled!
May I have one of each?
The French love their cheese - this was from one shopping trip!
Place St. Michel
I love seeing what people come up with to earn a few coins...this man was my favorite!
Hello, Susy!
My new friend from California who is participating in the same program...
My favorite place in Paris...
The Luxembourg Gardens!
Pont des Arts...covered in locks...not really sure how I feel about this aesthetically, but if there is a chance for someone to capitalize on something commercially...
...you better believe they will!
You can "Lock your Love in the Most Romantic City in the World"...for 5, 10, or 20€ (approximately $8-30)!!!
Although, this one was my favorite - Happy Anniversary, Pat & Phil!
And finally, a gorgeous butterfly fluttered through my window this morning at precisely the moment I needed to see something to set my heart at ease about a big decision...a gift from God!
Many might ask, "Why in the world would anyone embark on something like this?"
My answer, quite simply, is...
'I fell' for Paris ♥
2 comments:
Cathy, I am so glad everything is going well! Thanks for posting all the pictures and blogging. I know you will love Esperance and Sylvain. We are looking forward to seeing them next month and your parents will be able to connect up with your new family too. Do you know what school you will be teaching in yet and it's location? Bon continuation! Bises
@Lilbears - I'm so glad that you are already a fan of this burgeoning blog! It's heart-warming to know that people want to keep up with my adventures. Thank you-thank you-thank you for making the connection with my hosts. They are simply wonderful and I know it will be a great experience to stay with them for as long as they'll have me. No, I don't know yet at which school(s) I will be working, but hopefully soon! I'm thrilled that you and my "two" families will be getting together in October! I only wish I could be there, too! Gros bisous xoxo
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