There is something about spring that makes everything seem new and fresh, and spring break always is that to an exponential degree. I've had fabulous spring breaks in the past few years - road trips with siblings, welcoming dear friends to my home, etc. - and these past two weeks of traveling have been no less life-giving.
'We'll do it in the spring time' was our mantra during the winter. Bundled up by the fire to keep warm, everything seemed more appealing during the spring months, and the to-do list for my visit to Paris grew rapidly. Visiting Zach in Paris this spring was full of visiting favorite places and discovering new
ones. The more I see of the city, the more I realize how inexhaustible it really is.
We set out to profit from the sun that had finally come to the north and had picnics in the city's many parks and gardens, culminating in our visit to THE garden in Giverny - Monet's house and gardens where he lived and painted. Even in early spring the gardens were bursting with tulips, daffodils, and tourists. We sat for a long time on a bench in the water garden, basking in the sun and watching crazy tourists fight for time on the famous bridge. All the same, it was a dream come true to go and worth the trip to Giverny that should have been quick but was made way too long due to a railroad strike.
We spent my last day in Paris playing tour guide for my wonderful aunt and uncle who have come to France for a few weeks. What a joy to once again welcome family in a 'foreign' city and to share old stories and new adventures as they celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary and as we look forward to our wedding. The day went quickly but will always be a treasured time.
And just like that I had to leave again and was off once again to the South to meet a friend in Aix for a drive to Italy.
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