Paris in Seventeen Days
In and around Paris, France
This will be my second trip to Paris, the first being eighteen years ago and only as a brief stop-over on my way to Italy with Michael (this was our infamous pre-wedding honeymoon.) This trip, I have the pleasure of accompanying a University of Washington faculty member and 16 undergraduates who are studying public opinion (see http://depts.washington.edu/explore/ for more information on this great UW program.)
I look forward to having seventeen days on the ground to get a semi-deep drink of Paris. So many friends and colleagues have given me advice (shopping, off-the-beaten-path museums, restaurants, flea markets) and numerous maps to help me find them all. With my new pair of sturdy Dansko Mary Janes, I am ready to hit the streets!
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Cyn & the Family
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I have arrived!
Despite delayed flights, lost luggage and a serious case of fat ankles from sitting in the plane for so long, I have arrived in Paris. It is slightly... Continue reading » -
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Interuption in service
Due to loss of luggage and the adapter for the laptop there will be a delay in updates to this blog. Seeking alternate options: stay tuned. Continue reading » -
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Back online!
After the loss of my luggage for five days and the death of my laptop battery (since converter was in aforementioned lost luggage), I have been... Continue reading » -
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Hooking up with the UW Students
I am now back-filling my travel log --- hopefully, I can remember the whirlwind of sites, activities and Metro rides! Today was my first day with t... Continue reading » -
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Malcolm and Chartres
We took the train to Chartres today. Professor Moy had arranged a guided tour with Malcolm Miller, a Brit who has lived in Chartres for the past 50 y... Continue reading » -
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Two Museums in One Day? Oh, my.
The students and I met at the Musee D'Orsay today for a guided tour. The architecture and collection are both incredible. Jacqueline, our guide, was... Continue reading » -
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A Day of Light and Color
Having finally received my luggage from Air France, today began with a whole new sense of excitement. The students were in class all day, so... Continue reading »
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International Herald Tribune
Professor Moy arranged for us to meet with two editors from the International Herald Tribune. Both are American ex-pats who have lived in Eur... Continue reading »
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Ou e'st la Marches aux Puces?
Susan, Lincoln and I headed out to the Musee D'Orsay today after our traditional cafe creme and croissant at the local boulangerie. This was... Continue reading »
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The Marais
After a somewhat raucous night (not on our part, but on the part of the revelers in the street outside our hotel window), we headed to the Marais.&... Continue reading »
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Radio France
It is interesting watching the Euorpean media coverage of the fifth anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the US. We have mostly been watching CNN.... Continue reading » -
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Jim Morrison and Chopin were not to be...
O.K. so we didn't make it to the cemetary after all. The students met in class today, so I took that opportunity to try and find an international... Continue reading » -
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The Marshall Plan
After a hearty breakfast at the local boulangerie (why do eggs taste better in Paris?), Susan and I parted ways and I headed off to meet the students... Continue reading » -
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U.N.E.S.C.O, medieval art and the last supper
Today, the students visited U.N.E.S.C.O. for a guided tour and then a Q&A session with two staff persons, one who specifically works in the Social and... Continue reading » -
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Chartres again!
Despite a cloudy sky and the threat of rain, Susan and I boarded the train to Chartres this morning. It had begun to drizzle as we arrived in Chartre... Continue reading » -
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Luxembourg Gardens, Les Halles & the Youth of France
We set out today with the intent of visiting L'Orangerie. We got there just before the museum opened, only to find a huge line already assembled. We... Continue reading » -
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Hanging in the Hood
Susan and I decided to stay in Montmartre today, with a small excursion to he Marche aux Puces, the flea market just a few metro stops north of us.... Continue reading » -
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Can this really be my last day in Paris?
It is hard to believe that this was our last full day in Paris. Tomorrow morning, Susan flies out at 10:30 and I follow at 1:30. I don't know which... Continue reading »
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