La Lumière

Paris has been amazing thus far, so much to do and see from museums to churches, shops and eateries. As a Parisian explained why he loves the city "Parce qu'elle bouge" or is alive/moves.

I have started class; but it is difficult to remember that I am here to study when there is the Arche de Triophe, the Galleries Lafayette, Musée d'Orsay, and of course the Tour d'Eiffel to be seen.

Today our travel study group actually got out of the city and headed about 2.5 hours (by really slow bus) north to Honfleur, a city in the northern area of France, known as Normandy where the Seine river meets the Atlantic. It is a cute seaside town with plenty of great ocean breezes, excellent gelato, and postcard worthy scenery, see photo.

To finish the day, a couple of fellow students and myself had a Parisian picnic beneath the Tour d'Eiffel. Due to France's new post as president of the EU, she was lighted with blue, and at the top of every hour, she sparkled. I am sorry the picture does not do her justice.