Three Autumns ago, we rented an apartment in Paris for 2+ months {while the crumb was 7 months in utero}, and it was absolutely incredible! We didn't have a checklist of must-do-see while there. Instead, we settled into our cozy Right Bank apartment and allowed our peripatetic souls to just to go with the flow. Our days consisted of numerous visits to the Louvre, long walks amongst the leaf-changing Tuilieries, hours sitting at our favorite cafes, reading by the fountains under the golden autumn sun, choosing fresh produce from the farmers market, frequenting our favorite boulangerie, and picking up a few {or more} could-not-resist French bebe items. I didn't think it was possible to fall deeper in love with this city than I already was, but this extended stay pushed me overboard into the 'madly in love' category, and just like a junkie, I need a fix badly. Fingers-crossed, I hope we return soon.
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That sounds like heaven. Paris in the fall is amazing. *sigh* I want to go back. I am pretty sure if I were there for 2 months...I wouldn't come home :)
ReplyDeleteThat must have been such an amazing experience. I've been to Paris a few times now for weekend breaks but I dream of being able to go and stay for much longer x
ReplyDeleteYou are so amazing. I don't know many people who would pack up and travel to Paris for an extended stay when they were 7 months pregnant...that is truly inspiring!!!
ReplyDeleteMel, you always transport me to a new place with your posts and even your tweets. Selfishly I'm hoping you return to Paris so I can live there a bit with you through your words!
ReplyDeletele sigh...heaven.
ReplyDeleteYou've started my day with Paris, and now it will be on my mind until I got to sleep :) I can't wait to return, its so magical.
ReplyDeleteWould love to do that...what a special experience.
ReplyDeleteyou have just put into words the realization of one of my wildest dreams. i am beyond envious of you right now :)
ReplyDeleteI love this story.
ReplyDeleteI shall carry your bags Mel! The photo of you pregnant with Lil' Crumb is wonderful. Truly cannot imagine staying for 2 months. You'd have to pry me away by force. I hope you 3 get there soon too. ( :
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What a wonderful thing to do Mel, great memories that will always stay with you. I had a few months once living in Manhattan, it's such a gift to know you have time to explore and just "live" somewhere isn't it....as opposed to a week or just a few days.
ReplyDeleteAnd love your coat in that photo, that's the one you told me about isn't it?! xx
That pic of you imitating the model is just awesome! I hope you get to return soon too!
ReplyDeleteSounds absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous memory for you! Love the photos! We were in Paris for just one day last summer and I can't wait to return for a much longer stay! xxoo :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like how I feel every day....
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely precious time for you guys! We spent the last few weeks of my pregnancy and the first few of our littlest's new life in Spain and I can somewhat I identify with that feeling when you steal away and live in bliss. sigh... what precious days!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds simply perfect!
ReplyDeletemiss you beautiful friend.
ReplyDeletethis sounds heavenly.
of course you guys did this.
i've no doubt you'll be back sooner than you think.
love love,
katie
Oh, this sounds heavenly, Melissa! Two whole months! I hope, hope, hope that you get to return soon. My mind and heart are in home-mode right now, but I know the wanderlust will return soon for me, too. It always does!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a beautiful weekend,
xoxo Gigi
huhh, i envy you for being in Paris. it seems you're having a great time. keep on. Paris is heaven.enjoy every moment.
ReplyDeletei love that photo of you!
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What a magnificent time. You've set me to dreaming. I'd love to read stories of your time there.
ReplyDeletethis is amazing and so inspiring! and i spy a pug on your lap. was it tricky to get him (or her) over there for that? i'd love to do this myself, but i'd worry our little pugs couldn't come with us.
ReplyDeleteme too mel, i'm just gagging for a return stay. living there has to be the best feeling isn't it. x
ReplyDeletefingers crossed for your return to the beautiful city of Pairs!
ReplyDeleteIt's is such a lovely place to wander and get lost in.
xx
callie