Alex, it's funny but I don't get jet lag. I was up almost 24 hours on Thursday and slept that night and was ok the next day. Guess I'm just lucky! One thing I always do it keep going the day I arrive in Paris or home. I never take a nap. Maybe that helps get me acclimated.
Shell, Actually I attended services at the American Cathedral in Paris last Sunday and I wish I were right there again today but it will be nice to see my friends at my church today as well.
Saw where you mentioned the American Cathedral. Our first apartment in Paris as a married couple was immediately adjacent to the American Church on the Quai d'Orsay... our window looked out on the courtyard of the church... a fine place to live to enjoy Paris from, but too small, we had to move when our first daughter was on the way... sigh...
Owen, I visited the American Cathedral in Paris located on Avenue George V. I"ve not visited the one you mentioned. I attended services at this one last janvier and was so pleased to be there again last Sunday. A beautiful place to worship. V
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.
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I'm glad you can resume your Sunday focus on Paris churches too—what a gorgeous image! Are you over your jet lag now?
Beautiful! Happy settling-back-in, Virginia, even if you may wish to be in this church today.
I LOVE Church images and this is a darling little cherub.
I've added it to my list to visit next time I'm in Paris.
Thank you Virginia.x
Alex, it's funny but I don't get jet lag. I was up almost 24 hours on Thursday and slept that night and was ok the next day. Guess I'm just lucky! One thing I always do it keep going the day I arrive in Paris or home. I never take a nap. Maybe that helps get me acclimated.
Shell,
Actually I attended services at the American Cathedral in Paris last Sunday and I wish I were right there again today but it will be nice to see my friends at my church today as well.
Roses,
Wait for more cherubs! :)
Beautiful.
What an adorable cherub - sweet face.
Nicely done Ms V!!!
Did you stop at Le Petit Pont for un verre du vin?
Just love details like this...
Saw where you mentioned the American Cathedral. Our first apartment in Paris as a married couple was immediately adjacent to the American Church on the Quai d'Orsay... our window looked out on the courtyard of the church... a fine place to live to enjoy Paris from, but too small, we had to move when our first daughter was on the way...
sigh...
Owen,
I visited the American Cathedral in Paris located on Avenue George V. I"ve not visited the one you mentioned. I attended services at this one last janvier and was so pleased to be there again last Sunday. A beautiful place to worship.
V
Nice!
Steve,
I'm flattered as all get out that you've visited my blog. I"m a rabid Mac user but I'm sure you'll forgive me!
V
I've just looked through your Paris blog and totally enjoyed doing so. Lovely photos. How wonderful that you have friends to share that with you.
I wonder if this was the inspiration for Angels with Dirty Faces (I made that up)
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