tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24420266833255642012024-03-13T19:04:00.797+01:00Paris Focus"Just Live!"Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.comBlogger556125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-35821004926613996822013-03-09T21:30:00.000+01:002013-03-16T14:41:24.009+01:00Visiting a Friend with a ViewBehind the large wooden doors, just around the corner from Notre Dame, my friend lives my dream.
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"Florence, You must remember, Happiness is none of the things on the outside. It all comes from within my dear...", he says with sincerity. <br />
I am almost sure I'd be very happy living his life!
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"Find Happiness within..." he reminds me.
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Ahh, this sure feels like happiness to me! What a view...</div>
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Amazing Beauty!</div>
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One of the new bells to be installed in the tower...never to be seen again by the Public for many years to come...</div>
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Celebrating 850 Years!</div>
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The neighborhood of Il de Citi.</div>
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Sometimes I am overwhelmed with gratitude for having such amazing friends...</div>
Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-29360469461047949112013-03-08T14:01:00.000+01:002013-03-16T14:14:19.176+01:00Girl Power LunchAs usual, lunch with Adrian Leeds is never a dull moment...
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Adrian and Me (feels like old times...and the Good 'ol days!) </div>
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...add a Rock Star, Kim Bingham to the mix, and the Girl Power Lunch goes off the charts! <br />
Today's lunch was filled with inspiring conversation, ideas and proposals! <br />
More will be revealed....<br />
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Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-26508986863417426652013-02-24T12:12:00.000+01:002013-03-09T12:13:39.217+01:00Paris People Watching at Luxembourg Gardens<div style="text-align: center;">
A few more things I absolutely LOVE about Paris...</div>
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"Paris People".
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Honestly...I could spend the rest of my life just meandering along Life with Paris People!Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-14686098749154061742013-02-21T19:25:00.000+01:002013-02-21T19:25:11.596+01:00The Perfect Afternoon...avez-vous dit une "Date"!?<span style="font-family: Arial;">...Well whatever it was, it was...it included interesting conversation about dogs, people, life, and of course Paris! So here I go, falling in Love with Paris again!</span>
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Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-82697795375975786672013-02-20T10:27:00.000+01:002013-03-09T10:30:09.101+01:00Catching up with PatricaPatricia always makes one feel "at home" in Paris. She's like the Parisian eccentric Aunt you've never had. Tonight she shared a few simple recipes to cook after a day of shopping at any of the local farmer's market. She even shared a small secret of one of her popular <a href="http://www.parissoirees.com/">Paris Soiree</a> dishes...<br />
(I'll never tell!)
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Eve is a welcomed guest in Parisian cafes!</div>
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A Special Woman...Patricia.</div>
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Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-17497443531521002892013-02-12T20:00:00.000+01:002013-02-13T20:06:35.124+01:00a Visit to Apres Midi for "Keys to Mastering a Well-rounded Life" Just barely made it to Adrian Leed's afternoon <a href="http://www.adrianleeds.com/apresmidi" target="_blank">Apres Midi gathering</a>. Fresh off the plane from Seattle (arriving last night) it was so nice to the usual crowd again...and listening to Dr. Monique Wells share her priceless, Time and Life Management keys could not have come at a better time in my life! (...is there anything she doesn't know how to do in Paris? I still treasure her published Paris cookbook!)<br />
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....in a brief 5 minute conversation with her afterwards she has inspired my goal setting methods to a new level! hint: It starts with baby steps...<br />
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Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-53774389977115698182013-02-11T23:30:00.000+01:002013-02-12T22:02:55.796+01:00Two Minutes in Paris...Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-30216093078101042482013-02-11T22:57:00.000+01:002013-02-12T22:03:40.721+01:00First Night in Paris...A walk to the grocery storeBonjour...Here is a short, pretty terrible 2 minute video of my first night back in Paris. I am going to blame everything wrong with this video on JET LAG! I just arrived this morning...but wanted to share this refreshing walk to the grocery store....
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also just learning how to use the iPhone video (Thanks Carrie...and my younger sister Robin for giving me the iPhone tutorial...)<br />
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It's been a while since taking a "Spiritual Detour" from life in Paris.
The Plan (I thought was to move to Miami), now I am not planning much of anything anymore, Instead, just going with the Natural flow of Life which has brought me back to Paris...until...???
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Returning would not have been possible without the random, unexpected support of two wonderful people in my life. One offering her apartment in central Paris (the 5th arrondismont...while she is on vacation with her French boyfriend) and the other booking my flight back to Paris.
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As this Paris journey re-begins, I just want to share a few wonderful things experienced flying First Class (International). I would highly recommend the upgrade to Delta Business Elite, whenever you fly! (sorry...I couldn't help making a little plug for such an awesome airline that treats passengers like family members...the ones you actually really love! even when I fly coach...)<br />
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The journey begins...<br />
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On board and seated, relax with champagne while making dinner selection.<br />
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Crazy excessive leg room! My feet are happieeeee!<br />
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Champagne was offered, but I choose OJ instead. I need the pure Vitamin C. The notebook is for writing out my new Paris Goals. (Inspired by Roger to Start starting my goals and Stop stopping taking action!)<br />
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Yes! That's the seat massage control buttons! I am in heaven, or at least on my way....<br />
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All the things I miss flying coach...<br />
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Warm mixed nuts! mmm...seriously...does it get any better?!<br />
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First Course...(I am speechless)...<br />
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Second Course...<br />
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For dinner I chose the fish (Cod)....light and delious.<br />
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Over the top dessert...(after this I slept for the next 7 hours!).<br />
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...almost slept right through the pre-arrival meal. I am so greatful for this return to Paris. <br />
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Paris Charles Degaulle Airport (CDG) <br />
Departure Gate Shops welcome me through the windows at Arrival...hmm...<br />
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<br />Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-15348126170709164722012-06-30T20:18:00.000+02:002012-08-03T20:37:13.768+02:00A New Path - Out of My MindI began my blog with the invitation to: "Follow me as I follow my dream to Paris..."<br />
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On my birthday, June 30th 2012, I decided to take a leap of faith onto the Path to which my dream has led.<br />
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This is where you will find me.<br />
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On a new Path.<br />
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THE <strike>END</strike> BEGINNING... </div>Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-72656532754428922332012-05-26T18:30:00.000+02:002012-06-07T23:48:49.200+02:00Venice - Doge's PalaceThis afternoon included a tour of The Doge's Palace...read more about the Palace click here: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doge%27s_Palace,_Venice">Doge's Palace.</a>
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The Stairs leading to the Doge's private quarters. The Giant Statues of Mars and Neptune on each side was a symbol of the Republic's authority over land and sea. <br />
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hmm...where did Casanova sleep in the Doges prison? <br />
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Doges Palace was an interesting tour.Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-88713076787839397062012-05-25T21:51:00.000+02:002012-06-07T23:48:49.206+02:00Food, Food, Food...Nothing more to want!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So much more than just Italian Pasta...</td></tr>
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Italian ice cream, good weather, Italian gondola men, good food...Venice in the Spring...Did I mention the Italian Gondoliers? Is there more to Life? We settled on Lasagna and Pasta today...Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-84469488598878730552012-05-25T19:46:00.000+02:002012-06-07T23:48:49.204+02:00Day 2 in Venice with MomAhh Day 2 in Venice, once again we couldn't have asked for better weather. Mom signed us up for a 2 day tour of the Island, Monuments and the canals. We started the day lounging at St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)<br />
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Ahh Venice is truly romantic, even if you are on vacation with your mom. (I hardly noticed her, with all the Italian Gondoliers swarming the island)Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-3754701231056651072012-05-24T18:00:00.000+02:002012-06-07T19:26:30.815+02:00More Venice...Venice in the Springtime is even more beautiful than we expected. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ah, the beautiful Italian Gondola men....They all say "squeeeeeze me" instead of "cheese" for the photo. hmm, my next move might just be to Italy!</td></tr>
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We're looking forward to 4 days of relaxation and exploration in Venice....Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-3367674499427327172012-05-24T17:00:00.000+02:002012-06-07T19:25:46.915+02:00Venice Holiday BeginsOur first full day in Venice, we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day...
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Amazingly fresh air, no cars, no traffic, no motorcycles, no bicycles, no stress, etc...Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-1069121273347947882012-05-23T21:15:00.000+02:002012-05-27T21:21:22.815+02:00Departing Paris for Venice (from mom's camera)<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Come on mom, just a few more steps, and we'll be on our way to Venice..."</td></tr>
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So far Mom is a pretty cool "homegirl" to travel with...(nobody believes she's my actual mother...lol)<br />
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<br /></div>Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-19206396348840493352012-05-23T11:30:00.000+02:002012-05-27T18:34:19.763+02:00Departing Paris for VeniceNo more jet-lag for mom, so off we go to spend the next 4 days in Venice. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On the train to Beauvais Airport (a Paris Airport that's 1 hour outside of Paris) We wish you were here. Mom say's "Come on!" </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bad picture f o French Countryside </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom can make friends anywhere.... </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom is Happy...we're on our way to Venice</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traviso Airport"o" Italy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bus ride to Hotel, almost there...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On Venice, looking for our Hotel?! </td></tr>
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to be continued in the morning.....Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-77649038172332338682012-05-22T20:30:00.000+02:002012-05-23T02:08:35.410+02:00La Defense with Mom -- Day 6"Take mom to that modern part of Paris." my older sister Debra told me in a phone conversation.<br />
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"La Defense?" I asked.<br />
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"Yes, I think she'll that."
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Where am I?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom and Me</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Woah!" mom said a<span class="st"></span><span class="st">fter climbing the stairs o</span><span class="st"></span><span class="st">f the grand Arc and turning around to see the view.</span><span class="st"> </span><span class="st"></span><span class="st"></span><span class="st"></span><span class="st"></span></td></tr>
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Debra was right, mom really enjoyed La Defense...meanwhile, I totally forgot to post a picture of the Grand Arc! (I will, next time)....Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-86481943540197481592012-05-20T22:32:00.000+02:002012-05-23T01:07:16.162+02:00West Indies in ParisAna Maria and I had it all planned out to take mom to lunch at a small cafe near the River Seine after church.<br />
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"Jacques invited John to come along with us." Ana Maria told me when we met at church.<br />
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"Excellent." I said.<br />
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"I'll drive." Jacques said as we exited the church. <br />
...and just like that somehow our plans had changed to attend a West Indies celebration just outside the Paris city limits.<br />
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Once we arrived, Ana Maria and I realized that we (and mom) were special guests of John's <span class="st"></span><span class="st">for the </span>event.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom take a quick picture of Me, Ana-Maria, Jacques and his new car. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and Ana-Maria's boyfriend Jacques</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jacques and Ana-Maria</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mom and Me</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Always a reason to dance...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="st">Who can resist African and Caribbean Music</span></td></tr>
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A taste o<span class="st"></span><span class="st">f</span> <span class="st">the West Indies in Paris</span><span class="st"> </span><span class="st">turned out to be a wonder</span><span class="st"></span><span class="st">ful change o</span><span class="st"></span><span class="st">f pace, which we all enjoyed. </span><span class="st"></span><span class="st"></span><span class="st"></span><span class="st"> </span>Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-8565966466569746242012-05-19T23:41:00.000+02:002012-05-22T21:50:31.944+02:00Paris at Night"Let's go see Paris at Night." I suggested to mom spur of the moment, just before midnight...
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arc de Triomphe du Carousel at the Tuleries</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almost midnight at the Louvre</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<br />Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-77650537428417378692012-05-19T23:00:00.000+02:002012-05-22T02:19:38.390+02:00Lunch with Mom in Paris<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just "Hangin' Out" at a random Cafe</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">mmm French Onion Soup.</td></tr>
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<br />Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-90618578933133006992012-05-18T21:30:00.000+02:002012-05-22T02:11:38.845+02:00Mom in Paris Day 3 - Tour Eiffel<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
Almost over jet-lag, mom is ready to venture out further into Paris.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lot's of walking, but we finally made it to the Tower, even though mom is not a tourist. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"I just want to Hang Out in Paris, I'm not a tourist." said mom. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Much taller than the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parisian public toilets on almost every corner.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> "City Hall" Building in my neighborhood</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In front of City Hall</td></tr>
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<br />Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-71773741789701303422012-05-16T10:33:00.000+02:002012-05-21T10:34:23.230+02:00Mom in Paris<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"What's going on Florence? Where are you? What's happening?" Everyone wants to know. Mom comes to Paris to find out for herself...</span> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1st stop, coffee and a crossiant of course.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Talking and laughing so much by the time I thought to take a picture the croissant was gone.</span><br />
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Mom can now relax and enjoy the view from my petite Parisian studio, knowing that everything is alright with my simple life in Paris.Florencehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931724220850027114noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442026683325564201.post-9954843108433708372011-12-20T23:35:00.000+01:002012-05-21T10:35:18.683+02:00Ice Cream, Jello and Cake!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even Hannah can't bear to see Papa eating Ice Cream, Jello and Chocolate cake! (Now I know where my eating habits come from. Thanks Dad.)</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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