waking up in....
Fours days soaking up the bells, art, language, culture, Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral, maps...many maps, the metro, the train, beautiful euros, croissants, croissants dipped in hot chocolate, baguettes, pistachio ice cream at the Eiffel Tower, winged statues, fancy king and queen sleeping quarters adorned with plumes and flowers, the Palace of Versailles, Marie Antoinette's vision of peasant life, sun, wind, chilly air, warmth, handmade crepes, the Latin Quarter, Arc de Triomphe, a busy road without lanes, sketches of inspiration...ah, using my passport for the very first time and I found myself in Paris. Then Case and I rode a train to Switzerland...
Basel, Switzerland... castles are real, confetti in every color decorates the stone walkways and thatched roofs, there is the most vibrant market in Marktplatz each morning, swiss chocolate in flavors of berries, almonds, and caramel, the very best vegetarian platter awaited me, black walnut ice cream for two, a cute ferry ride to start the day, the nicest people, "snack" menus after lunch, a bit of shopping with francs, museums to discover next time...
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A plane ride back to California, a lovely chat with a girl from Paris visiting Los Angeles for the first time, Hermie kisses and a home cooked meal from Mom...falling asleep in my own bed, home.
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