and we are in love...

"That was the end of the first part of Paris. Paris was never to be the same again although it was always Paris and you changed as it changed...There is never any ending to Paris and the memory of each person who has lived in it differs from that of any other. We always returned to it no matter who we were or how it was changed or with what difficulties, or ease, it could be reached. Paris was always worth it and you received return for whatever you brought to it. But this is Paris in the early days when we were very poor and very happy" -Hemingway

The Louvre:


Venus de Milo:


The Mona Lisa:


Notre Dame:


Dinner at Napolean's. YES, I ordered the escargot and ate all of it...:


...except the one I fed Matt:


At the Eiffel Tour...half-way up! We took the stairs to the second level and watched the sunset:


View from the second level:


We treated ourselves to chocolate crepes after that hike:


Soooooooooooo good:


The Pantheon (Rousseau is buried there...we read his Discourse on Inequality for our theories class on the trip):


Picnicing in the Luxemberg gardens:


My favorite part:


More gardens:


Metro Station!!:


Hard Rock Cafe Paris:


I can't believe the trip is coming to an end. Only a few more hours left until I get on a plane and come home to all of you. I can't wait to share my experiences and stories with you more intimately though the blog has been helpful in getting a head start.

Currently listening to: Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Lauryn Hill
Au Revoir!

xoxo
Caitlin
caitlinboyd72@gmail.com

paris

Bonjour all! I apologize for the lengthy silence on my part, but I finally have internet again!

Currently, our group has relocated to a youth hostel in Paris to spend the next few nights before our flight out. The hostel is near Notre Dame and is one of the nicest in the world. I'm not sure if you've heard about hostel reputations, but this one is more like a hotel. Thank you Dr. Davis!! Although we've only been here for a few hours, I'm falling in love with the city all over again. My first visit to Paris (only a month ago!) was not only jet-lagged, but was definitely a sprint to see all the tourist spots we could in a short amount of time. This time is much more relaxed and I'm so excited for the exploring we'll be up to!

Today was pretty simple. We took the train up from Avignon and then spent the day on Champs-Elysees Avenue. I found a dress I'll be buying tomorrow and we just enjoyed all the sights. Not to mention, I had my first CHAI TEA LATTE which was absolute heaven. We also stopped by the Shakespeare and Company bookstore and I picked up A Moveable Feast by Hemingway. Perfect book for the city :)

Half of our hostel room:


Park by the Louvre:




Waiting for the train:


Currently listening to: Paint It Golden by Jason Reeves and Colbie Callait
Au Revoir!

xoxo
Caitlin
caitlinboyd72@gmail.com