Paris started off my 2 week European backpacking travels on a high note. The city was wonderful, but reuniting with 2 close friends was way more rewarding. As mentioned numerous times before, my friend Allyce spent her summer in the city of love and my visit was just in the pinch of time since she would soon be leaving for her continued adventures in Bologna, Italy for the semester.
It took me awhile to get to her apartment and it involved asking for directions, at which I intermittently spoke Turkish because of course the French understand Turkish…not the first time I have used the wrong language and it surely won’t be the last…by the time I made it to her apartment I was elated and so happy to see her. The night was spent eating dinner that she so very graciously prepared, chit-chatting at rapid speed and a midnight walk through Paris. Really putting meaning to the movie “Midnight in Paris”.
Phenomenal Cheeses, Jams, Light Spinach Salad and Salami with Mushrooms
Demonstrating the small size of Allyce’s Apartment
Her hundred plus old staircase – it was wider than I expected
Allyce being a goof in the stairwell
Walking around her neighborhood – she lived right near the Seine – super lucky
First time seeing Notre Dame – she is a beauty
Reminds me of a haunted house
My first night in Paris was perfect – great memories were made with a great friend. After that night I knew my time in Paris would be a good one.
Cheers “in spirit” from the 8X8 Parisian apartment
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