Slower Day Caps Off a Busy Paris Visit
Bonjour mes amis,
We are almost to the end of a fantastic visit with Carson and Natalie. They brought perfect weather after our unseasonably cool, rainy May. Actually, not a cloud in the sky while they have been here. For this Alabama gal, weather like this brings out the best of Paris.
Yesterday was a lazy day, sleeping in, getting packed for departure this morning, strolling around the immediate area, lovely dinner, and then the grand finale just for mother and son at the top of the Arc de Triomphe and over to see the last glimmering light show at the Eiffel Tower. Memories have been made and hopefully stored away for Carson. He’s learned so much, asked many questions and has mastered the Metro. I asked them both at dinner last night what they had most enjoyed and the answer may surprise you…the food! Ha!
Thanks for all the comments during their visits. I must give credit to Natalie for many of the photos. She’s a master at it and has quite an eye.
There was, however, one big disappointment in regard to last evening. Natalie had bought tickets to the Harry Styles concert at La Stade de France, and they were expensive. We have never been there, only heard various comments about the venue. As she was preparing for how to go and come, she kept reading reviews about how dangerous it could be to ride the B train there, and about muggers, gangs, pepper spray, etc. at events. She finally talked herself out of going and ate the loss. We thought she made a good decision, but I know they were disappointed. I had encouraged them just to take a cab but there were thousands in attendance, and the return cab could have been difficult. Riding the local trains which run beneath the Metro is a tricky move, even for us when there aren’t mobs of people. We can’t wait to hear input from friends who attended.
Thanks for sharing this very special week with us – the ups, the downs, the “recalculations,” the laughter, the joy, the forever memories.
L & B
June 2, 2023 @ 10:33 am
You are so blessed to have had this joyous week with Natalie and Carson! Thank you for sharing.
June 2, 2023 @ 12:06 pm
I truly have enjoyed following along with all of you on Natalie and Carson’s visit! Wonderful photos, stories, and memories!
June 2, 2023 @ 12:36 pm
The condo bird house is the best. Natalie you and Carson have the same beautiful smile.
June 2, 2023 @ 1:05 pm
Know it was a great week. Everyone looks happy!!😃
June 2, 2023 @ 1:25 pm
OK voting now on my favorite pic of your trip. It’s you and Bernie missing above. Can just feel the joy and the love! None better. So happy you have all had such a great time together.
June 2, 2023 @ 2:09 pm
This seems to have been a perfect though quirky visit for Natalie and Carson. So glad they were able to enjoy it so much. I bet Carson will be studying french so he can come back time and again on his own. Natalie’s photos are excellent! I loved the two of you and Bernie. So sweet! She captured your spirit!
June 2, 2023 @ 2:38 pm
I have thoroughly enjoyed your family entries this week. The pics are priceless. We are enjoying our time in Mexico with Cullen. He’s content to live at the beach constructing marble racing courses. He’s quite the engineer! Oh, sounds like a very good decision foregoing the concert. Alas, how disappointing for them. C’est la vie!
June 2, 2023 @ 2:55 pm
Truly creating great memories
What beautiful pictures
June 2, 2023 @ 6:56 pm
It has been a delight to see Paris with your family. You all have shown us real joie de vivre with your comments and smiles and wonderful pictures.
Carson and Natalie look like so much fun and you and Bernie are perfect together.
Thanks for inviting us along .
Jemalee
June 5, 2023 @ 1:13 am
I fell behind on reading your blogs, however, sat in my recliner today and read the last 10 days thoroughly. Enjoyed Natalie and Carson‘s visit and upon finishing all of the blogs from several days, I believe I got a better perspective of all of the adventures, fun, food, events and history lessons!!!
June 5, 2023 @ 6:25 pm
Ah, the climb to the top of the Arc. Jelly legs for sure. Not as bad as the climb to the cupola at the Vatican, but that is another story. What I remember about the climb to the top of the Arc, is hitting the gift shop and then discovering MORE stairs to actually get to the top. LOL.
Looks like it was quite calm, I’ve been up there, and the wind has been terrible. All our pictures have our hair blowing sideways or straight up. LOL.