Lilac in Paris

I'm Home

Thoughts on the last 10 days. Mom and I, had a wonderful experience, together. I love Europe. London was better than I thought it was going to be. They preserved and are proud of their history, beautiful churches and building. The royal influence is everywhere, surprisingly. But I think the English like it that way. They are very friendly, and warm. I would love to go back, and spend a week there. Of course, I would love to tour all of the United Kingdom. Germany. I wasn't thrilled with it. I loved the Castles, and they are loaded with them. I want to go inside next time, but the weather was dreary and cold, exactly how I pictured Germany. People were fine. But abrupt. And it was hard to get a connection with them, because of the language. Austria. The natural beauty is spectacular. The weather helped, it was sunny and warm. One minute your driving , flat, and then bam mountains everywhere. I like to be in them. Italy was exciting. Very hot, and the people were soo good looking, No kidding. Venice was full of history and exciting to walk the streets. I even enjoyed Verona. The villas along the river, looked just like you imagine Italy looking. I bet Rome is something to see. Switzerland was surprising to me. It was the only country we had to have our passports available. Not in the European Union also. They accept Euros, but give back Franks. But the mountains and lakes are stunning. I don't think they have much of a summer, but otherwise, I would go back. I enjoyed going up the mountains in a tram,, and hiking them,,, exhausting but exhilarating. The cowbells need to go,, they are loud in the morning. France. I don't know why I love France so much. But I do. Je'taime Paris. the history, The architecture, I love Everything, except the food. sorry,, I'm still an American Boy. I like our hot dogs and hamburgers and pizza. I have another furlo in October. So I'm looking for a place to go, Maybe I'll go back to one of these places again,,,, London is definitely a possibility,, by myself this time...

Post to Shelly

Dear Shelly,

I'm tired,, so tired of running. I left Paris 2 nights ago, and still they hunt me. Hope this post finds you and the boys well. I probably will never see you again. Every hour they get closer to finding me. I've been hiding in old graves and crypts. All kinds of spiders and bugs as company. How did it come to this, you ask? My last night in Paris. I decided to try and stay awake and find out if HE was going to come.... To prove my suspicions wrong. Well damn if I wasn't wrong,, the moment Mom started sawing logs, and by the way,, she can wake the dead, she snores so loud. Tap at my window, and He is there, watching me. I feel as if all is a dream, My will is not my own. I cant control my actions. I opened the window and jumped. Perfect swan dive, right out, like I lost my Damn mind. Flipped over and landed as light as you please. Alexander was right beside me, yes that is his name, and get this,, he claims he is the Alexander! The General. Yes I that Alexander was Greek, but this one claims to have spent most of his death in France, hence the reason for the accent. We preceded to hunt the streets of Paris. And believe me, I enjoyed it, relished it even. I picked my victim and snapped his neck without a thought. Draining his body of every last drop of blood. . Oh what has happened to me,,,This night we were sloppy, and I got caught, by the police. Should I have tried to kicked him as Mary Kay once suggested to you , in our youth, Alas I didn't, instead choosing flight, big mistake, he radioed others and the hunt for me and Alexander was on. Like I said, that was 2 nights ago, I'm sure Mom has arrived home by now. Please tell her I'm dead, and to move on,I would not want her to torture herself, with worry over me. Perhaps I will try again in a Church as was suggested to me, by that Voodoo witch, claiming old mythic cures,,, if I should do this before my 3rd night of death. This all started in London, Alexander wants me to go there with him,, perhaps I shall,, until my next post. My love always,,,,, B

p.s I've written to several others, with details, but I havent heard from anyone....

Our Last Summer

Dear Sue

The summer air was soft and warm
The feeling right, the Paris night.
Did it's best to please us
And strolling down the Elysee
We had a drink in each cafe
I can still recall our last summer
I still see it all
Walks along the Seine,
laughing in the rain
Our last summer
Memories that remain
We made our way along the river
And we sat down in the grass
By the Eiffel tower
I can still recall our last summer
I still see it all
In the tourist jam,
round the Notre Dame
Our last summer
Walking hand in hand Paris restaurants
Our last summer
Morning croissants
Living for the day, worries far away
Last summer

When I first heard this song in Mamma Mia , I couldn't help but think of our trip to France Last Summer. And as we come up to that One year anniversary, my mind is flooded with those memories.
Brian

Silvie
Bien que nous avons eu des problèmes, j'ai eu toujours un temps merveilleux et vous aime beaucoup. Je souhaite que nous pourrions le faire encore somtime, si non, j'ai toujours nos mémoires,,,,,
Sebastien

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

When I was in Paris with Sue. I could not get some Disney songs out of my head. Little Town (Little town full of little people, waking up to say,,,, bonjour) from Beauty and the Beast, and this one, from Hunchback. Especially climbing the Steps of Notre Dame. I would sing a line and Sue would look at my like I was crazy. Hunchback was before her kids time. They are too young to have seen Hunchback. Nor does she have the same kind of Mother I do,, Mom and I went to the drive in together to see this, no kids in sight! We do enjoy the Musicals. And The music in this show is some of my favorite music from anything from Disney. I secretly felt an affinity with Quasi. Anyway, This song was playing in my head the whole time climbing the stairs and looking at the bell. Its now become a part of my memory of Notre Dame.
p.s 2 cameos appear in this,the carpet from Aladdin and Belle from Beauty and the Beast! Look Closely!

Notre Dame

Inside the Great Cathedral, Paris, September 2007. This had a profound impact on me. They play Ave Maria inside constantly. And they still have mass. I was there for about 5 hrs, It's a really beautiful cathedral. And the whole time I was there my Mother was on my mind and in my heart. It actually made me homesick. I lit several candles for her there,,,,,,, M

Europe

The Twins and I, having started planning our new vacation for this year. They want to go to England and Scotland. While I don't mind that suggesting, I'm think of more. I think it would be nice to travel to a few countries, like France ( at least for 1 day, I loved Paris), and Italy. I saw in a travel magazine, some European tours, where we would travel to 4 or 5 countries. The one that really caught my eye, was London to Rome. I thought this might be nice, because we could have a bit of everything. If I or they, find that they really really like a certain country, then we could always come back to it, another time. Why not get a wonderful taste of Europe. Money is really tight. Overtime is almost non existent. So fingers crossed. Prayers offered. That's my side. The Twins of course have their part. Excellent grades and good behavior..... Max

Welcome

My New travel blog!. The old one didnt have as much ability for as much content as this one does. Hope everyone enjoys it. This is going to be my accounts of all my trips from all over the World. Since it's new. I will be reminiscing on old trips. Here is a link to my old blog.

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