Paris Revisited

Paris from Notre Dame Cathedral.

In January 2008, we had our 35 wedding anniversary.  We celebrated with a trip to Paris, France the following month. In January 2013, we will be married 40 years.  And, once again, we're going to Paris.  But, this time, we plan to go several weeks before our actual anniversary to see Paris in a different season, fall instead of winter.

By November, my nephew will have been living in Paris for nearly six months, which is our primary reason for returning. Jonathan is a French major at the University of Chicago and will be studying in France for a year.  

By the time we arrive, Jonathan should have the public transportation mastered, which we plan to use this time.  On our first trip, we did too much walking for my arthritic feet.  I was in pain for months after we returned home.

Also with Jonathan's help, I want to visit a number of street and flea markets.  I didn't attempt any of Paris's outdoor markets our first trip because I don't speak French.

In 2008, we were in Paris five and a half days.  This time we're planning to be there seven and a half days.  With the extra days and already having seen several of the main attractions (Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Musee D'Orsay, Louvre Museum), we should have time during our second visit for a couple of day trips outside the city.

It's all extremely exciting.  And now, in a lot of ways, is the best part of any trip, the planning and dreaming.

March 1-14 - No "junk" food.
45-minute walk pushing Jonah.