Parlay Voo Anything?

As promised (more so to myself && Tiffany), a recap of Paris. I took a whopping 400 photos, most of which are of food, scenes, art, food, scenes, and mostly just damn pretty things. I don't want to oversimplify the wonder of the French culture, but it was what I had expected: this certain charm, this certain air of high culture, and everyone there knowing they carried this air of high culture.

I hit up most "must-see" places: Eiffel Tower, Tuileries, Louvre, Champs Elysée, Sacré Coeur, Moulin Rouge. There were some other surprises as well: the cafe where Amelie worked, best Falafels in Marais, vintage/antique shopping, taking a cooking class in French, eating delicious pastries and drinking hot chocolate at Angelinas, going up the Eiffel Tower at night, eating lunch at the steps of Sacré Coeur and being attacked by 30 birds, homemade fondue, walking around for hours in Montmarte, finding myself a 1940s blazer...

Basically, feeling really fabulous the entire time. It was the royal treatment of lavish lust.

One thing I did miss: the Pompidou, which was closed because of strike. As much as I love people standing their ground for what they want... I want my modern art, please!

Paris is was filled with lights, and of course, love. The couples in Paris are cuter. Can that be possible? I didn't know watching people share an iPod could be so... romantic. Sure, it might not have been as perfect as Paris, Je'taime, but I blame that on the weather. Now if only I could find a Before Sunset moment, my Parisian experience would be complete.

I had a lovely time in Paris, thanks to Tiffany, who essentially planned out my weekend to the t. We saw and ate so much, it was incredible. Glad I got to catch up with her.

Louvre






Thanksgiving Dinner, Part 2
Sea of Black


Versailles







Eiffel Tower (it's embarrassing how many photos I took of it...from all different perspectives and distances...)






Best Crepes Ever, sepia style





Sacré Coeur Picnic with the Birds



Montmarte


Champs Elysée







Homemade Glühwein

Fondue Me, Please.

I Feel Just Like A Child

I had a fabulously French weekend with Madamoiselle Tiffany, as we had a rendezvous in Paris!
Delicious food, delicious sights, and delicious clothing. What more can a girl ask for?

And if that weren't enough, I had the privilege of seeing Devendra Banhart tonight. I would say it was one of the best experiences of my life. My friend Leo and I mustered up the courage to say hi to him after the show. He was everything I wanted him to be, and then some. He laughed at my jokes. He said my scarf was beautiful. He wore a rose hair tie and mismatched socks.

No wonder I am feeling so giddy.

Photos && more extensive update to come. The next week or so is going to be hell for me, so I'm pushing off updating until I can regain sanity.

And, for the record, DBanhart said "See you later."