Well I am down to my final day here in Paris. When I woke this morning I had no real plans for what to do with my full final day here. The forecast called for rain and all around gloomy day so really not a whole lot I could do. It gets pretty cold on days like this and I don't have an umbrella in case it does rain.
I did not want to clean or pack (these things I will do tomorrow) so I took a shower and decided I would take a walk one last time (at least this trip) from my apartment to Notre Dame via the Seine....It's just a lovely walk (even in nasty weather) and I will miss it immensely. I figured I would once again go down to Ile Saint -Louis since I went there when I first arrived here and found it quite charming. There were several stores closed including Berthillon ice cream shop. I find that a lot of retailers here are closed either Monday or Tuesday or both. I still don't know why? A couple asked me for directions to Berthillon and I could actually give it to them. I felt so accomplished and very local :) (although bad for them because It was closed - unbeknown to me at the time).
I then went to Office Depot to try to find a poster container (no luck) - I will have to try another store tomorrow, otherwise I will have to count on luck for my poster to make it home unharmed :) - I continued to walk the streets and ran into a little boutique where I bought a necklace :) -- These boutiques here are quite random (geographically) but great for finding some rather unique items. I came home had lunch, checked email (quite routine as you can see)... and once again I made my way to Notre Dame, although this time I was a little tired because the wind was blowing pretty hard and it was getting colder. I actually turned around and came home. I cannot tell you how many miles I have logged here in Paris and I have enjoyed every minute despite my very tired legs many times. It is an amazing way to see the City (also save on metro fare). So I am home relaxing with a nice cup of hot tea.
Family and Friends - I hope you have enjoyed the experience of my journey here in Paris. For me it was an absolute pleasure to share it with you .....and because I hate goodbyes and I am not good at them, I'm glad you are not here to see me cry :'(
I am so grateful for this trip and all that it has meant to me. I have enjoyed my time here immensely and could see myself living here if I wasn't so far from family and friends. I do hope to return in the not so distant future, hopefully with someone who will appreciate its' beauty as much as I did (although I can't see anyone who would not).
And as I bid adieu to this wonderful city that has been my home these last few weeks, I can't help but be reminded of my favorite quote of all times;
"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away." Author unknown.
Tomorrow I leave for London and know a different experience awaits me!
A Bientot!
Avec L'amour de Paris
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