Behind-the-Scenes: Paris Day 7

Today is day seven. We spent our last day in Paris doing nothing that was listed on our lovely schedule. We woke up and said, “Forget it!” and finally made it out at 9:00 am. It was an overcast, but warm morning when we crossed the street and walked onto the square to catch an Open Top bus. Our schedule […]

Behind-the-Scenes: Paris Day 6

Today is day six! We slept in this morning and now the bags under our eyes are looking much better. Ruth has been enjoying a croissant with jam each morning for her breakfast and since I don’t enjoy passing out on strangers laps, I’m a Müesli girl. My bowl of “substance” keeps me going like the Energizer Bunny, until I […]

Behind-the-Scenes: Paris Day 5

It’s day five and we are still loving our grand adventure! Finally, my long-awaited hair wash happened and I’m a very happy girl. Ruth also looks and feels like a new woman. We, once again, left our house promptly at 8:00 am and this time caught the C Train to the southwest side of the city and got off at […]

TRAVEL TIPS

There isn’t a certain formula for creating the perfect trip. Some people like to just “wing it” and figure it out as they go. Some like to meticulously plan for months ahead, and then some do a bit of both. I’ve done all of the above, but I love planning and researching so, for me, that’s a big part of the […]