Au revoir, Paris!
Alas, it’s time to leave. We spent so much of the day yesterday (Tuesday) dashing around picking up those last few gifts that I never was able to sit down at the computer. We’re packing up and off to the airport in a couple of hours, but I still have many pictures and adventures to share with you once we’re home.
Monday afternoon I met up with the fabulous Tish from A Femme d’un Certain Age, who gave me the Monoprix tour, and oui, I’m convinced. It’s a superior place, 11/10. Oui, I did leave with a couple of “marcels” (tank tops) in a wonderful cotton, and also a little cotton marinière dress, white with red stripes. I was tempted by a pair of open-toe espadrilles with a little bow, but dommage, they were sold out in my size. After that we strolled and had intended to window shop, but were so busy talking that we decided to sit down at a cafe for a glass of wine instead. Last night le monsieur and I had a lovely dinner with Tish and her RFLIF, who is a delightful and charming gentleman! I miss Tish already, and am trying to figure out how to get back here again before another two years go by. Isn’t the internet a marvel? It’s brought fabulous friends into my life, and I am so grateful.
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| The railing on this bridge is covered in locks and ribbons. Not certain what they mean, but I’m sure someone will clue me in. |
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Couples put padlocks on the bridge to represent their love. I have seen this in several European cities, also in New York.
I’m not sure when or where this custom originated.
What a whirlwind trip! You must be exhausted, thank you for taking us on your grand tour.
What a whirlwind trip! You must be exhausted, thank you for taking us on your grand tour.
Sounds as if your trip was exactly what you’d hoped for! Thanks for sharing so much of it.
As cbroome says, above, the locks are something like the hearts you used to see carved on trees with initials written inside to intimate eternal love. . .interestingly, Rue Rude posted a picture of these yesterday as well, and I think Eric (Paris Daily Photo) recently posted again on them as well.
We’ll both be in the air today — I’ll wave . . .
I have so enjoyed your whirlwind trip to Italy and Paris. You are so lucky Europe is relatively close to you (compared with the l o n g 24 hour trip I have to endure!)
Anyway, the locks are called love padlocks are represent eternal love because the couples lock the padlock and throw away the key. I’ve heard the practice started in China. The first time I saw them was on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence. Apparently they are cleared regularly so that new loves can declare their undying love.
Can’t wait to see more of your photos.
Leaving is such a tug! Your trip will linger, though ,as you sort through your photos and show them to us.
I wrote about monoprix a few days ago–the food department, actually. What is rflif?
Sounds just wonderful – and over all too soon … Look forward to seeing more pics!
Oooooh, my dear, chere Pseu,
Start re-scheduling your trip back here the minute you unpack — please, please.
So much fun, every minute. Thank you for everything.
xo,
Tish
Time to go home already? Well, at least we get to relive your trip now in your photos:).
Man, what fun! Sounds like you had such a great trip.
Thank you for sharing your trip and your friendship with the rest of us!!
Parting is such sweet sorrow, Paris! It’s been a month since we left, I am still wistful. Thanks for remembering us back home with the pictures and posts.
Saying good bye to Paris is always sad but I know you will be glad to be home when you get there. Wishing you safe and comfortable travel!
Gosh your time away has gone so quickly. Glad you had a wonderful time catching up with Tish. LOVED your Venice photographs too – just breathtaking. xx
Yes, the internet is a marvel. How wonderful that you spent time with Tish. It sounds like you have had the perfect Paris adventure.
What a marvelous trip you had; thank you for sharing your adventures and great photos with us! I wish I had your camera skills!
What a marvelous trip. Lovely report, too – just in time for my London trip.