Sunday, May 13, 2012

Bon Voyage! (almost!)


Is Paris really upon us?!  It seems a bit unreal that, twelve full months ago, this Parisian adventure was just a potential plan I read about on a sheet of paper I was given after I finished a presentation.  Now, in a few short days, I will be in the City of Lights!

These past few days have been spent lusting after what is to come, and of course, gathering travel items—finally it’s all becoming real!  I’m as giddy as a first-time traveler; in actuality, this will be my second trip to Paris.  I was lucky enough to visit my cousin while she studied at the American University of Paris a few years ago.  I’m thrilled to be going back—who wouldn’t love an excuse to visit Paris?  And for a fashion major, traveling with some of my fellow fashion students, this excursion will be all the sweeter.  What better place to be, with such fashion-minded people?

The other night, my cousin and I reminisced about my visit to Paris, and I picked her brain for a few neat places to see.  We recalled how, when last I was there, we tried in vain to see Versailles—but weather was just not on our side that day.  Torrential downpours (which we were unprepared for) chased us away after waiting in line for ages.  I am eager to see the famous palace this time!  Karl Lagerfeld is actually staging Chanel's cruise collection in the gardens at the iconic palace tomorrow, May 14; such a picturesque locale for a fashion show—how fitting!  (Ahh, timing!)

Until then, I’ve been listening to French bistro music to get into the spirit of things… only three more days until we disembark!

From Boston, Stephanie Ebeling

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