j'adore Paris

I spent the day myself wandering around and found myself near the Eiffel Tower. Nothing is open on Sundays here, so the lawn was filled with couples of all ages, families with children running around, and groups of friends laughing and chattering excitedly. It was great to just walk around and get a sense of the city. It's all about the stylish women (and men), the cafes and brasseries, and the atmosphere of simply enjoying life. Here are my phone pictures from the day:

Pastries to start the day off right! This is from a boulangerie down the street from my rented Paris apartment.

The little park by my apartment where I ate my pastry and sandwich.

My first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower. This was taken in the beautiful park adjacent to the expansive lawn in front of the tower.

It really is quite magnificent in person. It's nice that they fence off the lawn right in front of the tower, so you get lovely, unobstructed photos.

Bad thing about sightseeing by yourself is that you have to take pictures of yourself. Kisses to everyone back home, especially the one person I wish I was here with.

xoxo,
J