Ah, Paris. Finally, we’ve met.
I studied Paris from afar for years, seduced through beautiful photographic affairs and literary trysts, but I never understood the full magic.
The streets of Paris are a beautiful labyrinth of surprises. French sounds musical echoing down alleyways. The air has a sweet, light scent that pulls you around corners with curiosity. The people were kind, engaging, and lively. Yet, nothing in Paris ever felt rushed. Maybe it is impossible to rush when everything is so incredibly beautiful around you. Maybe everyone is in a constant state of euphoria from eating such delicious food. Is it a butter coma? Do real cream and calories cancel out the need to get and stay angry? The sunlight was extra golden, and the shadows were purple and stretched out in fantastic ways. There was so much history, but nothing felt old. Everything felt alive.
I’ve compiled a list and some photographs of twenty of my favorite things that I experienced while in Paris. I had a hell of a time limiting it to 20 things, and I may have included an excess of photographs. While making a list, I kept thinking about how easy it would be to make a 20 list of my favorite foods, statues, artworks, etc. But for now, these are the 20 things that I remember the most.
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October 19, 2020
20 Things, Portfolio, Travel, Writing