Here are the last of my pictures from our Paris visit.
In planning our trip, I consulted the Paris Travel Guide from Aspiring Kennedy for some terrific pointers.
We included several of her recommendations.
Our favorite was the steak dinner at le "Relais de l'Entrecote" which was just superb!
We also turned the corner one morning to find the the Rue Cler food market that she mentioned.
The perfect place to take pictures.
At dinner one night at Le Suffren, I discovered my new favorite dessert.
Lemon Sorbet with a chilled shot of vodka. Makes my lips pucker just thinking about it.
TE had one that was chocolate chip ice cream with a mint liqueur shot.
Speaking of desserts...
We had breakfast each morning at this little patisserie A la Petite Marquise.
They were so friendly and the croissants were perfect.
Mom was craving an Apple Martini so we popped into Paris London.
Paris is lovely, but certainly not cheap.
Like most big cities there are many who would like to get a hold of your money.
Some by entertaining or inspiring you. (Others by less enterprising methods. Be cautious.)
Don't you just love how every city has it's own distinctive flavor?
In planning our trip, I consulted the Paris Travel Guide from Aspiring Kennedy for some terrific pointers.
We included several of her recommendations.
Our favorite was the steak dinner at le "Relais de l'Entrecote" which was just superb!
We also turned the corner one morning to find the the Rue Cler food market that she mentioned.
The perfect place to take pictures.
At dinner one night at Le Suffren, I discovered my new favorite dessert.
Lemon Sorbet with a chilled shot of vodka. Makes my lips pucker just thinking about it.
TE had one that was chocolate chip ice cream with a mint liqueur shot.
Speaking of desserts...
We had breakfast each morning at this little patisserie A la Petite Marquise.
They were so friendly and the croissants were perfect.
Mom was craving an Apple Martini so we popped into Paris London.
Paris is lovely, but certainly not cheap.
Like most big cities there are many who would like to get a hold of your money.
Some by entertaining or inspiring you. (Others by less enterprising methods. Be cautious.)
Don't you just love how every city has it's own distinctive flavor?
Paris is romantic and alive... it has a sparkle to it.
And what a great place to people watch.
There is a certain style to Parisians. They carry themselves like they are in on a great secret.
But, I don't think I'd want to drive in Paris.
(I thought the roundabouts in the UK were free-for-all's.)
I'm also learning that as beautiful as any city is, there is a comparably dark side to that city.
We saw many things that didn't fit the mold of the City of Light... the lonely and disconnected, the haughty and judgmental, the predatory and dangerous.
As hard as some of those things are to see,
it's still a very important part of the experience of travel.
Those dark things inspire me to think and consider as much as the beautiful things.
Do you agree?
xoxo
Selena
BTW..
BTW..
Happy Birthday to my gorgeous Momma!!!!
I can't wait for your next visit!!!
Always enjoy your pics!! Linda
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!!! I'm dying to take some classes. I love taking pics.
DeleteSelena
Have loved reading your Paris posts. Fabulous selection of photos, capturing all aspects of the city.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Trish. Paris is the perfect city to photograph! So much to see.
DeleteSelena
Do you know there is a Relais de l'Entrecôte in Marylebone? Yum, yum, or miam,miam as the French say.
ReplyDeleteNo I didn't!! But we will be making a visit... have you been there yet?
DeleteSelena
Ooh, that's great to know! And you're Jason's mom, aren't you? I'm the director for HUE and friends with Cristen! :) #smallworld!
DeleteFabulous photos - how wonderful that the 4 of you went. Looked like great weather too! You went to quite a few places we did not, so I guess I'll need to go back to 'investigate' ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you! We did have such a wonderful trip, even better to share it with my momma. You definitely need to do some more investigating!!
DeleteSelena
"I thought the roundabouts in the UK were free-for-all's."
ReplyDeleteReally, I've always thought that it's an orderly way of controlling traffic.
Hi, Dave
DeleteThey are just new to me. I've driven on them in the USA a few times, but the rules are different in the UK. I have to figure out who yields to who. It is cool to take a long trip and not see one stop sign. Thanks for reading and commenting!!
Selena
" I have to figure out who yields to who"
DeleteYou just give way to traffic on your right (cars that are already on the roundabout). Normal size roundabouts are straightforward but the mini roundabouts need more attention as the the cars are upon you faster.
It's been far too long since I've been to Paris - or, indeed, France! It looks as though you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteAnd I do think that seeing the 'dark' side of other cities helps us not to imagine that the grass is always greener - I guess all big places have similar problems. :-(
Really thought-provoking - thank you!
I'm going to the Blogger Meet-Up next Tuesday too - looking forward to meeting you!
Sarahx
Sarah,
DeleteWe had such a great time! Thanks for stopping by and commenting. I can not wait until our Blogger Tea! It looks like we have a terrific group of women!! See you soon!!
Selena
Thanks so much for linking my way... and I'm SO GLAD to know you loved Le Relais, too. Isn't it delish? Ooh, those seconds! :)
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