Paris

We found out a few months ago that Daniel would have to travel to India again over his 30th birthday. This just didn't sit well with me; it's been a rough year in a number of ways. Having to spend such a monumental birthday alone just didn't seem right. I began plotting to meet him in India, until someone mentioned meeting halfway. In Paris. Seemed wiser--no hundred plus degree heat, monsoons, risk of malaria or dysentery. Daniel's mom very graciously agreed to keep the kids for four days so we could have a little getaway (They did fine, but she was happy to see me on Monday!).

Can't tell you how much fun we had. It was restorative for our spirits and our marriage. We had fun exploring, walking everywhere, eating french bread, taking naps, trying new foods. A beautiful, beautiful weekend. We are so blessed.

Our first night out--walked to the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomph. Saw a disco bus with people dancing under ultraviolet light. Ah, Paris.

The Champs Elysees
Notre Dame



The little market we found in the Latin Quarter. Favorite.

Who's gluten free? Not me....

Pont Neuf--I think.

Hotel des Invalides.

At the Musee Rodin.

The Thinker

A little home away from home

Picnic at the Eiffel Tower for dinner--cheese and bread and raspberries.

The Louvre--Saw it's first lady, the Mona Lisa, took a really bad picture of her. If you want to know what she looks like, here you go. We also saw the Venus de Milo (but I'll spare you the nudity) and the Winged Victory of Samothrace (which is actually really cool, but I didn't take a picture).

I think statues are my favorite kind of art.