Saturday, June 26, 2010

Bittersweet


Taken from the sidewalk outside my apartment shortly before I left for the airport.

21 comments:

Katie said...

Lovely photo V. So hard to leave Paris behind, isn't it? Glad you had such a wonderful time though. And you know you'll be back!

Thyra said...

First I thought that you would now leave Paris, but I'm glad to hear that you'll come back! So looking forward to more stuff from you. We can never get enough of Paris!

Chuck Pefley said...

Don't blame you for wanting to be in that little spot. My kind of neighborhood. Character, I believe -:)

Shane Pollard said...

I visit Paris regularly too!

I especially LOVE the first day on arrival.
Catching the smells and sounds again. Being the midst of such chic and style - there are endless things I LOVE about my first day back.
Leaving - now that gets harder and harder....

Alexa said...

Yeah, that's the hard part! Time to start thinking about the next trip—meanwhile, can't wait to see all your new photos, like this capture of the (early-morning?) Parisian light.

Anonymous said...

Love the amber rectangle of light in the window - like Alexa, I can't wait to see the rest!

Petrea Burchard said...

This view might have made me miss my flight and go job hunting.

Half-heard in the Stillness said...

For me such a wonderfully evocotive shot. Oh! To be inside one of those rooms, with the evening sun creeping around to dapple golden floorboards and crimson wineglass. Thank you so much for allowing me as an armchair bound traveller such dreams!!

Starman said...

What a sad moment. I wish you would tell us more about your apartment and your walks around the city.

Virginia said...

Starman,
Don't you worry one bit. There will be many photos and tales, I promise! I'll be over my poutiness over having to come home shortly! HA Can you see my lip poked out?? :)

Petrea,
Don't think that hasn't entered my mind on a number of occasions!

Half Heard,
I'm thrilled you've come along for the ride!

Starman said...

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TheChieftess said...

My first trip to Europe I did try to get a job in Geneva and Garmish Partenkirken (sp???) No language skills or any skills for that matter, so I was a bit limited in my potential...not much available at the embassies for college graduates with PE majors...I tried the American army base in Garmish, but found out that even third world folks were ahead of US citizens in the queue for jobs!!! Oh well, had I stayed, I might not be where I am today!!!

Singularly Me said...

The saddest sight in Paris is the last look back at our temporary 'home.'

Thought I'd drop in and say how much I love your pictures.

Owen said...

Ah, the lucky folks who live there...

Virginia said...

Owen,
Oui, and all that live in and near Paris. I hope you're right, more trips to come. I certainly enjoyed our time together. And........now you're making me wish I'd insisted on a trip to Picpus! I look forward to your post and photos from that visit.
V

Alexa said...

Petrea -- The first time I went to Paris I DID go job-hunting. Aaah, the hubris of youth (on the other hand, I got a job)!

Shell Sherree said...

I can feel that tear welling up in your eye from here, V. Another beautiful visit will surely be just around the corner.

Jilly said...

Love the shot. Glad to know you are safely home, albeit a long trip. So enjoyed your Paris trip, Virginia. Come back soon and visit Menton next time!

Ginnie said...

The lighting is fabulous, Virgina...full of mood and life.

Daryl said...

Sweet shot

ADEEYA said...

I never been there but I hope I will visit Paris soon for shopping :D