As I was wandering around in front of the Hôtel de Ville, there were several kindergarten classes filing in and out. I wonder what was inside that would appeal to five year olds?
Ahh those unforgettable field trips! Could not escape for the life of me. The interesting one occurred when we saw Piaf in the park. Everyone ran to her. Who is that lady, I asked?
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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Delightful - especially the expression of the little fellow in the centre of the image. Warm regards
That's a very vivacious young man in the foreground.
Ahh those unforgettable field trips! Could not escape for the life of me. The interesting one occurred when we saw Piaf in the park. Everyone ran to her. Who is that lady, I asked?
Delightful expressions, Virginia!
Well, since these are French 5-year-olds it could be anything from Père Noël to Pissarro. This is some excellent "baby stalking," V!
That little boy leading the charge has the look of mischief. I like him.
We noticed a lot of field trips when we were in Paris. They are out to have fun.
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