Since this is my first time in Paris since my separation (impending divorce), I really get to explore this city in a new way. Normally I get one or two frantic days of rushing around to hit all my favorite little pockets of Paris that I can't miss every year. Then if I was with the kids of course that was totally different as we would see Paris from their level, which is fantastic in it's own right.
However, to get over the sadness of being here without my children this year, I am enjoying Paris in a new way! I am staying with an old girlfriend of mine who lives right in the center of Paris in the 2nd arrondissment. Close to everything and very Parisien.
We have spent the days walking for hours, ducking in to the greatest shops to get inspired for fall fashion (beige neutrals are the color for fall ) stopping for lunches and cafe breaks, at a leisure pace. Capping the days with long dinners in late night Brasseries that are clamoring with people from all over the world.
Yesterday we walked through the Jardin du Luxembourg and happened to come upon an exhibit of paintings 10ft tall, portraits of peoples faces, it was beautiful and a great surprise as we weren't looking for it, that is the beauty of having time to discover what the day brings to you.
Having the opportunity to stay in Paris as a resident vs. a tourist, I am able to do some of the everyday things with Vanessa I haven't experienced before. I went with her to her "gym" and I am going to use that term very loosely. I'm trying to look for some eloquent words to say...this place is OFF THE HOOK.
It's a mix between, high end luxury spa, discoteque, night club, and oh yeah... "gym". You just have to see for yourself: Klay take the elevator to the different floors and you can see the unbelievably sexy pool I was just swimming in. It's a wonder I was able to work out. All the equipment, even the punching bags for their boxing classes look like their made from Hermes suede and the spinning class looks like you're in the hottest club in Paris-disco ball and LOUD music! Leave it to the French to have such a fantastic workout experience...who doesn't need a martini after a good sweat?
Going back to Klay today, just need to workout, swim and steam before I see what unfolds today.
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