Our bags are packed and we're ready to go--well, almost! The weather had recently turned cold and rainy, but Sunday, our last day, was filled with sunshine. In the early afternoon we left the bags behind and headed out for one last stroll in the city we've come to love so much. Off to the river for one last look at the "bouquenistes"; one last lick of pistache and amarena gelato; one last stroll across the bridges, past Notre Dame and a last peek at the Ile St. Louis.
When the sun shines, people crowd the streets, seeking out the sunny benches in the parks and in the outdoor cafes. I know France is facing a declining population but you would never guess it from the large number of children out for the day with their parents. We walked until we were tired then with bagette in hand, we headed home to make a meal of the leftovers of cheese, pate and various goodies left in our refridgerator. Thankfully there was still a bottle of wine to help make the meal memorable.
Going home is a bittersweet experience--for us there's always a longing to hurry back!
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