Friday, August 19, 2011

Back from Paris.....But Not Quite Back

There is a saying that travel changes people.  Having done my fair share of traveling, I would say that travel gives a person time and space in the context of another culture to re-evaluate their lives, their choices, their goals.  Still basking in the glow from our 12 day holiday in Paris, I am posting briefly, to let those who are wondering that, like the French, I will taking the rest of the month of August off from The Homeless Finch. I will be returning in September. 

Until then, I will be recharging my feathers and preparing to take flight for a very exciting Fall season.  For now.....here are a few of my favorite images from Paris.

View from our room
My daughter "planking" at the Notre Dame
Montmartre
Me admiring Vermeer's The Lacemaker.  I have a strong connection
to this painting, as a painter and as a maker.
An amazing image that my daughter took while we strolled through
Luxembourg Gardens one day.  Magic.
A building in Marie Antoinette's Hamlet at Versailles. I have been to
Versailles before, but the Hamlet is a long walk beyond the
main chateau and my previous travel companions
didn't want to make the trek.  I have always
wanted to see this....amazing day.

Leaving Disneyland Paris at night. Beautiful property.
A "snack" we had while lounging in the park around the corner from
our hotel.  Yes, it was as great as it looks!
Does this really need a caption?!
 Hope the rest of your summer is awesome.  See you in September!

-The End-

9 comments:

Korrie@RedHenHome said...

Welcome home!

Rosemary@villabarnes said...

Welcome back, and thanks for sharing all of your beautiful photos. That "snack" looks delicious!

Grammy Goodwill said...

I bet when you close your eyes you can still see the wonderful places you've been. I can't wait to read more after you've rested and are refreshed.

Deneen@dreaming-n-color said...

Welcome home! Looks like you had an amazing time. Missed you!

Gypsy Heart said...

The photos are gorgeous! So happy you had a fabulous trip. Enjoy your home, relax and try to stay cool. It's brutally hot here.

Pat

Gypsy Heart said...

The photos are gorgeous! So happy you had a fabulous trip. Enjoy your home, relax and try to stay cool. It's brutally hot here.

Pat

Unknown said...

great photos can't wait to hear more !!!

Jen T said...

Hey Lesley! I hope you had some of the FABULOUS yogurt while you there. I went in 2005 and absolutely fell in love with the country. Tell your daughter that was a good plank. Talk to you when you come back!

Lisa Montsion said...

Your daughter is a pro at planking.

lisa