Yesterday I arrived and made my way to the apartment where I am staying (one million and a half thank yous to Margaret who is the most amazing and gracious host) and subsequently conked out for a few hours. After my nap Margaret and I went to a friend of hers for a late dinner. He was also an incredible host and had the most perfect views from both ends of his apartment. His bedroom window perfectly frames the Eiffel Tower. Today I slept until noon, and then I got ready and went out to wander. I'm not sure where all I went. Les Halles, Notre Dame... Lots of walking. Lots of beautiful sites. Everything here is pretty and perfect. I took another nap after returning to the apartment (I'm predicting a habit here) and then Margaret and I went out for dinner with her friend Max. Perfection ensues. We went to a little out of the way cafe with delicious food and plenty of wine. I feel like I've barely experienced anything and yet am so overwhelmed with how much I love it all. Tomorrow I will... who knows. Wander?
I am moving into my apartment in Montargis Saturday. I hope I like it there. So far I am so incredibly in love with Paris that I'm afraid I will be disappointed in Montargis. But c'est pas grave. Paris is not far and I can adjust to anything.
When I was in France two years ago, we spent a weekend in Marseille. There I bought a leather bracelet and have only taken it off briefly twice since then. As a symbol of returning to France, I took it off for good last night.
It's the end of an era and I couldn't be more excited.
I'll have more pictures as soon as I can keep my eyes open long enough to upload them.
i want to hear about every entree and every wine!
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