Bienvenue à Paris, Natalie and Carson!
Bonjour,
Thanks to so many of you for the kind support in regard to this damnable case of vertigo I have managed to get. About ten years ago, I had this for one solid year and truly thought I was going to lose my mind. I tried every remedy I could find but nothing helped until a clerk in Publix suggested (while I was looking for ginger) that I go to Dr. Anthony Hussein, a chiropractor. After 10 weeks with him and a diagnosis of cervicogenic vertigo, I was cured!! The condition is related to neck muscles and how they are connected to the mechanics of your ear. Unfortunately, he is not in Paris. I will do some of the exercises he recommended but my situation is not positional. We did all of that with no luck. So, it is what it is, and I’m sorry to take up time on the blog, but so many have asked about it or sent suggestions. Sleeping is the hardest part!
With eager anticipation, yesterday was LONG as we waited and waited for the arrival of our guests. Natalie and Carson didn’t land at CDG until about 12:40 and then were snagged by one of those incorrigible taxi drivers who promise the world, give you drinks, tell you about the city and charge you 120 euros. The regular fee should be around 60 euros. Anyway, she fell victim and got driven around with this excuse and that only to finally arrive at her hotel around 3:30. After a brief rest, a snack on the street, and unpacking, we didn’t connect until 7 for dinner. Natalie is a very successful realtor and had to work all through dinner on a closing situation that was going south. Hopefully, for her, today will be less encumbered.
Natalie’s comment was interesting: “Geez, they’re so many people here! It’s never been like this before and kind of takes away some of the charm!” She’s absolutely correct. It’s a madhouse in Paris right now. My comment was, “Wait til you see Montmartre tomorrow on a Saturday.” It was the best and perhaps only day for us to go and be assured that all the artists would be around.
Here’s some photos from our walk along the river last evening. Somehow, we managed not to get Natalie in a single photo. We’ll do better tomorrow.
When your grandson is taller than you, well, you know that you’re getting older!!
Have a great Memorial Day weekend. God Bless those who died for our country!
L & B
May 27, 2023 @ 6:48 am
Goodness your grandson has shot up Linda! Wishing you a wonderful time with him and Natalie.
Commiserations for the vertigo, I suffer from vestibular migraines and positional vertigo on top, so I know how awful it feels. Hope it passes soon. X
May 27, 2023 @ 6:43 pm
Merci! I’m some better today!
May 27, 2023 @ 10:06 am
Oh my gosh! Mobs of people! I hope you and your family can still manage to enjoy their visit. It is amazing when our grandchildren outgrow us. All of mine have passed me up. It just says they are turning into adults.
May 27, 2023 @ 10:50 am
Crowded is right! I’ve never seen Paris so full! LOVE the “Bonjour” T-shirt. Did you buy one?
Would you consider seeing a chiropractor there?
May 27, 2023 @ 6:42 pm
Not sure they even do chiropractic here. But I’m doing better today so we’ll see how things go.
May 27, 2023 @ 12:26 pm
Glad to see Natalie and Carson have arrived. When was Carson last there — he’s seems to have grown a quite a bit. What’s the reason for so many people? I do enjoy the cobblestones. Somebody knew what they were doing when they laid out those in your picture. I wonder when those were 1st installed and how often they need to be repaired. Have a nice time with your guests and hope you feel better.
May 27, 2023 @ 6:41 pm
The cobblestones have been around for hundreds of years, and we saw them laying some new ones today! Carson was here two years ago.
May 27, 2023 @ 12:51 pm
Really are a LOT of people! I think having to navigate those crowds could take some of the charm out of it.
Hope the exercises help!
May 27, 2023 @ 2:15 pm
It seems the phrase “ expect the unexpected “, is a good one for all of us to remember. It has to be frustrating when you have plans and expectations and physical maladies and tricky taxi drivers throw wrenches in your plans. Hopefully you can get some relief for your vertigo and todays plans work out. Hang in there!
May 27, 2023 @ 6:39 pm
We actually had a fantastic day at Montmartre (which is my favorite!) Carson was just wonderful and had such a great time! Amazing young man!
May 27, 2023 @ 5:46 pm
Beautiful photos- very appetizing!! Wishing you and your family good weather and lovely experiences 💕
May 27, 2023 @ 6:38 pm
Judy, so very good to hear from you. Wow, do I miss you!! You could perhaps massage my vertigo away!
May 27, 2023 @ 7:06 pm
Does your vertigo cause nausea? I have several electronic devices (you wear one on your wrist) that work marvelously well to dispel nausea. They are no longer Rx only. I am happy to send one by way of our daughter who will be in Paris after the 6th (I think that is correct). Since I have several, I won’t miss one until your return. Alternatively, I could send it. It is called Reliefband. It was designed for people suffering from anesthesia post-surgery, pregnancy, and travel sickness. It is also used during chemotherapy for some patients. It sends a small electrical impulse to a nerve. I have used it for 20 years and loaned them to many traveling friends who generally order their own if they travel a great deal. I have used mine during infrequent vertigo attacks. Note – not usable if you have a pacemaker.
May 28, 2023 @ 7:26 am
I replied earlier but it seems to have disappeared. This is so very kind of you, but I am some better this morning. I would hate to impose! I’m taking some pills from the pharmacy which are the same as BONINE. Still a struggle to sleep but I seem to be moving in a better direction. Thanks again.
May 27, 2023 @ 7:35 pm
Guess you’ll navigate away from the crowds. Always other parts of Paris to enjoy such as Belleville or Batigolies. Anyway have fun with family
May 28, 2023 @ 2:54 am
Yes, there are many other places, but Montmartre is my favorite and Natalie’s as well. They are many special spots there which the crowds never see that we enjoy and I’m share those in our pictures.
May 27, 2023 @ 8:57 pm
Carson has grown so much since I saw him last!!
My money is on Natalie the Great One to get that deal closed! She’s the best!♥️
Linda, I am sure you are familiar with the Epley maneuver for vertigo…. I wish I had something more to offer!
I hope y’all have the very best of times this week with Natalie and Carson!♥️♥️
May 28, 2023 @ 7:27 am
Carson is having a blast. So pleasant to have around. And untypical of most 14-year olds.
May 27, 2023 @ 9:37 pm
Thank you. I was referring to those particular stones in the picture. Wondered how long the street would last between need for repair. But that’s not important. I did see earlier this year that Parian protesters were hurling stones at the police. I wondered where, in downtown Paris, they were getting rocks to throw. Then I remembered you showing the cobblestone streets and I hoped that there weren’t tearing up my streets to get their rocks to throw. Have a nice trip.
Pat
May 27, 2023 @ 11:18 pm
I am glad that Natalie and Carson arrived safe and sound after their unexpected cabi tour of the city! I am hoping that your vertigo
improves so that you can thoroughly enjoy their visit even in spite of the crowds. Carson is a fine looking young man! Our grandchildren have a way of surpassing us in height, especially when we are petite ladies:-)