The reason for my recent silence is... Paris! As it happens yours truly has a special day this month, one that my loved ones thought reason enough to celebrate.
So taken quite unawares, I was literally swept off my feet and flown off to Paris, to celebrate that very special day.
Now I have been to Paris only once, way back in my youth... more years ago than I care to remember. But Paris stayed in my mind as one of those places I would love to return to. And now I have.
Paris was at her best behavior and welcomed me (or so I thought) with sun, bright blue skies and pleasant temperatures.
I did many of the touristy things expected of one; Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Latin Quarter, Sacré-Coeur, Montmartre... you name it.
And I loved it all. In fact, I love Paris, and can hardly wait to return. In the mean time I better brush up on my French, which at the moment is limited to merci, bon jour, au revoir, bon soiree and the like...
Next time I will show you where we stayed (right by the Opera), and what I brought home from Paris...
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Beautiful!
Oh how wonderful Mia! My husband and I are going to Paris together to celebrate our birthdays in December! It will be my first time and my husband´s first time in Paris- outside the airport- which he uses all the time when he travels to Brazil where he works. We were in Rome in October and I fell madly in love with Rome and have difficulty believing any place could be better but my husband is insistent that Paris is the capital of romance and so I´m really excited to go and see if it lives up to it´s reputation!!! Do you recommend any places to eat?
Have a great weekend Mia :-)
I have only been to Paris one time back in 1988. It is a beautiful city. I am looking forward to the rest of your pictures.
Your photos are just terrific! Happy Birthday (I am guessing.)!
Paris er jo bare en helt herlig by:) Jeg var der for noen år siden, og håper å få til en tur med mann og barn:)
Mia, Paris is a fantastic place for a special event! I've only been there once myself, and am really longing for another, longer, visit.
Maybe next year.
Bon anniversaire!
Oh how wonderful Mia! Your photos of Paris show her at her best. I'm looking forward to seeing more of them.
I've been to Paris 3 times and wish I could go more often. There is so much to see and hear and absorb (and eat!)
What a wonderful birthday treat! I haven't been to Paris for many years, but I am enjoying watching my daughter's honeymoon plans for Paris unfold. Tillykke med fødselsdagen!
Oh how exciting,,and beautiful...cant wait to see the pictures and hear about it,,
Happy Birthday to you dear Mia, what a wonderful surprise for you to go to Paris. I can't wait to see more pictures. Beautiful photos.
Oh Mia, your photos are breathtaking! I especially love the one taken in the cathedral (Notre Dame?) so happy your loved ones gave you this special trip for your special day!
Thanks for the lovely memories...I too visited Paris some years ago and just fell in love with her....
Hugs Dawn x
Bon anniversaire et contente que vous aimiez Paris. Je vous lis depuis quelques années maintenant, ça me fait plaisir de voir que vous aimez mon pays.
Happy birthday and satisfied that you like Paris. I read to you since maintaining a few years, that pleases me to see that you like my country.
Så herlig Paristur du har vært på.
Gleder meg til å se mer.
Bente
Mais oui, j'aime Paris aussi! The last time I visited the city was last year (2010), with my husband & kids ( http://richtsjes.punt.nl/index.php?r=1&id=481389 ) and I would love to go back already. But then you must know that I'm a real citylover, though living a rural countrylive...
Lovely pictures of the city that never sleeps too.
Oh paris ,ive been once before and fell in love with it ,but not the person i went with !!!,its a wonderfull place and would love to go again some day ,your pictures remimded me how beautiful it was xxx
Paris est une ville qui émerveille tous les touristes, que ce soit touristes étrangers ou français. Il y a toujours à découvrir. Beau week end. Christine from France.
Happy Birthday wishes from western Canada. I love your blog, your photos and your quilts, thank you for sharing. Cheers Karen
What a wonderful birthday, Mia. I will live it through your pictures since I'm pretty sure I will never get to Paris in my lifetime. And a happy belated birthday to you!
Paris est une ville merveilleuse, j'aime lire vos commentaires sur notre capitale et j'aime votre blog , bravo
Virginie de Lille
Så flotte bilder fra Paris, Mia:)
What a pity I didn't know... I should have shown you special places. Paris, my town.
Please let me know next time, you come,ok?
Bonne Anniversaire!
I lived in Paris many years ago, and coulndn't agree more - it is a lovely city!
For your next stay, you should try to see the Sainte-Chapelle, the Rodin museum with it's lovely garden (a must-see), try the world famous ice cream at Berthillon, and have some wine and cheese at the river banks of the seine on Ile de la Cite or Ile St. Louis - and visit the Jardin the Luxembourg!
Those are my favourites, anyway:-9
Hope you had a great birthday, and a great trip!:-)
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