So I was just in Paris for the last five days, still one of my favourite cities in all of Europe. It just has a feeling, an ambiance, an air of something I just can't fully explain... it is definitely
romantic. Too bad yet again I wasn't there with Matt, maybe next time (hint, hint). Our short stay was filled to the brim with plenty of activity. Our first day was remembrance day so the
Champes Elysee was packed with crowds paying respect and taking in the
Remembrance day festivities. We walked from our cute, little apartment to the
Louvre ( basically a hop, step and a jump out our door), from there we continued through the large park on to the
Arche De Triumph beckoning us from the end of the famous Champes Elysee (lucky for my wallet most of the stores were closed). From here we wondered amazed by the number of
Dior's,
Chanel's and
Prada's on every corner (this is without a doubt a fashionable destination where I tried my best to fit in). We than headed off to the
Eiffel tower, along the way stopping for a photo exhibit along the
Seine and long enough to snap some photos of an museum I wanted to see and a good example of new architecture. But what would a trip to Paris be without a ride/climb up the Eiffel tour, oh Gustav what an amazing view you created. As with my previous Eiffel experience I found the height a little daunting but the view well worth the climb.
We lived in style or at least we would like to think. When in Paris why not live like an artist, in a one bedroom studio. This is a picture of the beautiful courtyard at the entrance to our apartment. We were greatly surprised upon arrival to find our location right in the heart of the ritzy, expensive, artistic area known as St. Germain. I was astonished by all the home stores and galleries, this is I am sure where wealthy peoples interior designers shop, it was amazing. Never before have I seen such beautiful shops, bakeries, florists, etc... needless to say I felt inspired.
