Wednesday, April 6, 2011

As my time in Paris comes to an end...


Hi everyone!


Today, someone said to me that they were checking into tickets for the Foire de Paris, which if you have been reading for a year will ring a bell. It's a big exhibition show in Paris in May. I almost fell over when I came to the realization that my time in Paris, the one year mark, is coming up very fast. The sun is out in Paris, it is beautiful, and some days are feeling like Summer and the evenings like Spring. All the things I loved about Paris when I first arrived are coming back like a flood- the hustle and bustle, patios filled with people, and music. I had a couple of months where I felt down on Paris and I think it was definitely the winter blues. Now that it is nice out again, and that I can open the window in my room things are feeling lovely. I am trying not to wish the time away, spending as much time out with my friends as I can, because I know I will miss them once I am gone. Of course, like I assured them, I will be back to visit.



I've been out and about with my new camera taking shots of whatever I can, random things I like, this orange bicycle for example. I am trying to learn the camera works and what it can do, but for the moment I am a bit useless with it. It needs time.



I'm sure there are plenty of you that I have not told about what I am doing after I leave Paris, so here is the plan.


At the end of April, no for sure date as of yet, I will be leaving to walk the El Camino (St Jacques de Compostella) pilgrimage which is about 800 km depending on the route and brings me from France into Spain. This should take me about a month, perhaps a little over. I am anxious to get started and can't wait to see what it brings and whether I am capable of finishing it in one piece. I felt it was really time for a new challenge, and I wanted to travel by foot so  that I can gain an idea of what a long distance feels like. We are so fortunate to have planes, cars, trains and all that, that I think we forget that we also have legs.


I haven't decided on my route yet, but when I do I will post it here. I will continue to post as I walk, and will do my best to keep you updated on what I am up to along the way.


After Spain, I will be popping back through Paris for a night and then heading via the Chunnel to London! I am on the hunt for a room now and will be visiting in a couple of weeks for job interviews and all that good stuff. I can't wait to get there and become a Londonian (I'm really not sure if that is the term, but I like it!)


My life is about to take an enormous leap forward and I am trying to prepare myself, but all the while, I don't want to wish my time in Paris away.



I had a lovely little musical experience on the metro the other night and thanks to my handy iphone I caught a recording for you. There was a guy and a girl standing on seats opposite each other, one with an accordion and then other a clarinet. They sang and danced and said many times they wanted no money and that it was purely for us to enjoy. It was lovely, and another reason why I will always love Paris.


 


http://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F13171821 Paris Metro - Accordions and clarinet! by Specinthecity

Miss you all!


OX Spec.

3 comments :

  1. I love it! I feel all nostalgic and I never even lived there....and the music on the metro, how lovely. xoxo

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  2. I love knowing you Katie! First off, you're a splendid person! Secondly, I love having you share your adventures - Paris, El Comino (!) and beyond. You're an inspiration to young women and old women (like your mother) alike. Love you and looking forward to hearing more from you. xo

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  3. Thank you Sheila!!! I am so happy to have you as a friend and reader !! XOXOOX

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