Left my heart there!

I am not sure why it took me about four months to pen down my experience in Paris. This is the moment I have waited for years. Visiting Paris was  a long standing dream, which got fulfilled last year. One of the best moments of my life, I can easily say.

I traveled from England to France via underwater ferry and then about 5.5 hours drive to Paris. Moment I entered the city, I felt different. It was a chilly evening, quite and peaceful. I was as excited as a young girl unboxing her new Barbie doll. Most of the  city walls in its outskirts had graffiti. Some were works of art while others were notorious act of rebel. But what i liked about all of it is the spirit of expression, which was unanimous to all. That is France for you. Opinionated and proud of its rich culture. Oh BTW, France is absolutely opposite of England in LITERALLY everything.  They dont like to speak English, their government policies are anti-English. They believe in their own roots and have preserved their history, language, fashion and food like no other country. May be that is why Paris accounts for the highest number of tourists every years.

Before I went to Paris, I always got mixed reviews from my circle of friends. Many said that it is the most beautiful city in the world, while others said that it is no longer that beautiful. Let me tell you something - it is by far the best and the most beautiful city in the world that I have lived in.

Put a quick glance on any corner of the city and you will see a most picturesque view, worth clicking a shot. Every building or monument is unique and different. The air is so pink and romantic - and the concept of french windows goes oh-so-perfectly well with the vibe. It is like a cherry on the icing. 

Parisians like to eat in outdoors. There are plenty of bistros, restaurants, specialty cafes etc that you can try. Just hop into one, order an amazing local food and you will see that your creative juices will flow. I can bet that!!! Even if you do not have any artistic flair, being in Paris makes you feel like one. Either you start writing, or painting or clicking pics but you are not the same person any more. 

Few years back  I wrote a short story for PRADA and it was based on Paris. Honestly, when i wrote it, I had not visited Paris. It was purely my imagination (in case you have missed reading it, I have posted it on my blog. Do read it at your leisure and share your feedback). Specially the part where the girl visits the Eiffel tower. I was actually surprised to know that there were (in real) water fountains near Eiffel tower. 

My visit to the Eiffle tower was the most amazing part of the trip. The tower is beautiful. If you look at it, it is actually a very engineering marvel than a romantic icon. But when you climb up the tower, you see the whole city and that view is mesmerizing. Infact I wanted to see the glittering lights in the nights and my guide told me that not always do they have those glittering white lights that we see in the movies. But i was lucky - I actually got to see those dreamy white glitters in the night. It was AMAZING.

I actually felt that the city was talking to me. It simply complimented and synergized with my soul. The drive on the Champs-Elysees made me feel like a supermodel.

Whatever I wanted, I got more than my expectation from the city. You just cant not fall in love with Paris or in Paris. It is amazing.

People have said that when you travel, you leave some part of yourself in that city. I actually get it now. There is some part of me in Paris and I have a part of Paris in me.

Hopefully I will visit soon!

Jini