Today, I was going to the cheese market when I ran into Giana and she came with me to explore the farmer’s market. I ended up buying a baguette, burrata, and the stinkiest French cheese they had. Then, the two of us stopped at a coffee shop for a fresh morning brew. We then met up with Amanda and Erin for lunch, which was by far the best meal I had in Paris. After that, Erin and I split off from the others to go shopping at BHV Marais, a department store, where we met up with Olivia, Theresa, and Quent. The five of us went back to the region around Galleries Lafayette for more shopping then all the way to the art district. We got dessert crepes and paintings for ourselves and our family members. While there, I saw the Love Wall of Paris, which was on my bucket list, and I was able to put a lock with a special message on a gate near it. After that, we all returned to the hotel and then Theresa, Olivia, John, and I went to dinner and had dessert crepes after.
Alicia,
It was a pleasure reading your blog and getting filled in on all you did in London, Paris and the surrounding areas. It s amazing to me how many directions we all scatter in the short time we are there. Everyone’s trip seems to have a slightly different focus. Having been abroad before, I think you may be a bit more selective in how you spend your time. It was nice to hear that you checked many sites off your bucket list, visited unique sites you happened upon, and, of course, your views on the scientific sites we saw as a group. It was good to have your energy this year on the trip. Even though you may have went without a single group, you seemed to mix well among several. One of my fondest memories from this trip was having crepes upstairs in the Latin Quarter. 🙂