Here I am, back in Chicago, missing the beautiful city I spent three weeks in.
On second to last day, we had class in the morning, and then met back up again at Berkley Books to do an end of session reading. Here's some pictures from that (and one really great picture of me making a very awkward face as I read):
This is the majority of my class (about half of the people on the trip). The second photo is us making our "metro faces":
But! Before we had the reading, I met up with my cousin Johanna! She is in Paris for a semester, and we didn't even know we were in the same city until I saw something she posted and reached out. We went to a very nice breakfast place in walking distance of where we were both staying (we totally forgot to take a picture...oops. Sorry for the disappointment). It's too bad we didn't realize it sooner, because we would have had a chance to do more together!
After the reading, the class went out to a jazz club where people were swing dancing. I picked it up pretty quick and had a blast!
I know that picture is blurry but I think it's kind of cool!
The next day, Emma and I spent most of the day in Le Marais. There was a pretty cool food and wine festival going on, as well as beautiful views and someone tight rope walking!
The next day, we had to wake up very early and get on our plane. It's been a lovely trip and I'm so glad I had this opportunity!
Some things I should remember for next time:
Paris is more expensive than you realize, so budget accordingly.
Bring more hats and gloves! It's colder than you'd expect.
Take more videos of things. Paris's life is in its movement.
Don't bring an umbrella--it never pours, so a hood is always enough.
Be more prepared to do more walking (shoes and clothes... etc.)
Sweaters are the best, dresses and skirts are unnecessary.
Learn more French!!
Even if you aren't going for a writing course, bring books and do lots of writing. It just feels right there.
I will post a short video compilation of the trip soon. Until then, Au Revoir!
On second to last day, we had class in the morning, and then met back up again at Berkley Books to do an end of session reading. Here's some pictures from that (and one really great picture of me making a very awkward face as I read):
This is the majority of my class (about half of the people on the trip). The second photo is us making our "metro faces":
But! Before we had the reading, I met up with my cousin Johanna! She is in Paris for a semester, and we didn't even know we were in the same city until I saw something she posted and reached out. We went to a very nice breakfast place in walking distance of where we were both staying (we totally forgot to take a picture...oops. Sorry for the disappointment). It's too bad we didn't realize it sooner, because we would have had a chance to do more together!
After the reading, the class went out to a jazz club where people were swing dancing. I picked it up pretty quick and had a blast!
I know that picture is blurry but I think it's kind of cool!
The next day, Emma and I spent most of the day in Le Marais. There was a pretty cool food and wine festival going on, as well as beautiful views and someone tight rope walking!
The next day, we had to wake up very early and get on our plane. It's been a lovely trip and I'm so glad I had this opportunity!
Some things I should remember for next time:
Paris is more expensive than you realize, so budget accordingly.
Bring more hats and gloves! It's colder than you'd expect.
Take more videos of things. Paris's life is in its movement.
Don't bring an umbrella--it never pours, so a hood is always enough.
Be more prepared to do more walking (shoes and clothes... etc.)
Sweaters are the best, dresses and skirts are unnecessary.
Learn more French!!
Even if you aren't going for a writing course, bring books and do lots of writing. It just feels right there.
I will post a short video compilation of the trip soon. Until then, Au Revoir!
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