Saturday, June 8, 2013

Nostalgie


Allow me a moment today.  For you, these steps probably don't mean much.  For me,  many fond memories. These are the slopey, well worn stairs from our apartment on St. Roch. I've walked DOWN them many, many times. Up.... not so much.  The morning light on the well worn carpet was too good to resist.  

16 comments:

Starman said...

You stated "Up.... not so much." But you can't walk down if you haven't walked up...unless there is an elevator.

Shell Sherree said...

The light is glorious, dear V. At least you walk down those stairs, if not up ~ it all counts!!

Louise said...

Lovely photo. You get a great feel for the history of the building.

Pierre BOYER said...

Très juste....
J'aime beaucoup...

Pierre

Auberge chez Richard said...

Great shot ...and how French...

MadAboutParis said...

Awww Virginie, I am all misty and verklempt...we love our "Hotel KOCO" - more photos of the magic here: http://www.rentals-paris.com/stroch.shtml

MadAboutParis said...

And the landlord/concierge is a blast!

MadAboutParis said...

And the landlord/concierge is a blast!

Nicola said...

Ha! I recognized them straight away even before I read you're description. I feel lucky to have visited there too. Great image!

M said...

This does bring back fond memories ... love this apartment and the belle concierge!

Mary said...

I love staircases, and this one is wonderful! But you're right about the coming down and going up though. But they're neat to look up. lol

Dianne said...

Ah! these are classy steps Virginia ... carpeted and with those little foot-rails that help us get a better grip. Funny how we grow to love the steps that lead to home. My little Parisian apartment stairs are wooden and well-worn but what a delight to climb at the end of the day. I stop halfway up and listen to the trill of the opera singer practising her notes and the music student in the side room softly fingering his keyboard. So good to be home.

"All Things French"

Alexa said...

Beautiful—and personal. I love it because it says something special about YOUR Paris.

Jeanie said...

I love steps. Yours look especially beautiful!

Lookout Jack said...

(sniff sniff)

Lookout Jack said...

(sniff sniff)