Holidays in Paris

Back to share a few photos of our recent visit to Paris 

over the holidays. 

Above is the department store BHV 

(pronounced Bay-Osh-Vay).

When we lived in Paris for a year,

we rode the metro down here to the Hotel de Ville stop on the 1 line

every single time we needed something for the apartment. 

They have an entire (basement) floor dedicated to hardware and maintenance. 

Now we have a Castorama right in our hood

so when we need something, we only need to walk a couple of blocks. 

Much less expensive too!

For some reason, 

I never truly feel like I've fully arrived in Paris

until I get myself down to the island, 

the place Paris began, 

the oldest section.

And walk in steps others have tread for centuries. 

Pictures are no longer allowed inside 

Shakespeare and Company

so I can only share outdoor photos now

(though I did sneak a few some years back HERE.) 

Loved this quote from Leonard Cohen outside the store. 

And I usually take this pic because I love this shot of Notre Dame 

behind the bicycles that are ALWAYS parked here. 

And of course

the iconic shot of the Eiffel Tower. 

Will be back next time with a few more of the tower

from our bridge on the river. 

Hope everyone had a lovely holiday

and New Year! 

HAPPY 2019!!

(Photos copyright: Kirsten Steen)