I was in Paris two weeks ago, and I was on my own in the evenings, and I also went out on my own in the evenings, and felt very safe indeed. There is no way I would go out in the Uk on my own at night, not even for a meal.
I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, lover of all things French ( whose French is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic church and community volunteer, and grandmother to 5 delightful grandchildren.
I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to the City of Light. November 2008 found me strolling the streets of Paris once again. My first visit I was so overwhelmed with the incredible beauty of the city, I photographed it as a "tourist". In 2008 I returned and I looked at the city with more of a photographer's eye. I wanted to capture the unique, the small details, and oh yes - the people! This blog was started as a photo diary of that trip, but I have been most fortunate to return to the city j'adore 15 times since. Each time I leave, I wipe a tear and start planning my list for the next trip. Paris may well be a moveable feast, but I think it's best savored in person! Someone told me that once you have been to Paris, you will leave a piece of your heart. I left mine right there, but I brought home some wonderful memories. It is my pleasure to share them with you.
6 comments:
Great night shots! I especially like the 2nd!
I enjoyed walking in the city at night, too, and felt so safe. I wouldn't do it here.
I love the picture of the Café de L'Arbalète. Could the guy on the right be any more of a French icon?
Starman,
Oh wasn't he a lucky catch!!! Monsieur looks like a set up doesn't he!
Karen,
I was surprised how comfortable I felt walking a good 4-5 blocks from the Metro to the apt.
Thanks JM!
Once again a great capture of Paris. Bravo Virginia !
I was in Paris two weeks ago, and I was on my own in the evenings, and I also went out on my own in the evenings, and felt very safe indeed. There is no way I would go out in the Uk on my own at night, not even for a meal.
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