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Paris in the Spring

Sunday, February 1st, 2009
From France

April 23-27, 2007 

We had planned our itinerary specifically to ensure that we arrived in Paris in April so we could experience the quintessential “Paris in the spring” and we were not disappointed. The day we arrived, temperatures skyrocketed to a balmy 25 degrees Celsius and stayed that way until we left Paris; to us, after India’s smothering heat, Paris’ “heat wave” felt like a breath of fresh air. Spring had arrived in full force and the lush greenery and blooming gardens of Paris created a sensory overload that made my heart ache. In contrast to India’s dusty brown landscapes, the sky seemed bluer, the air fresher and the streets were definitely cleaner. [read on]

Europe on a Shoestring

Saturday, January 24th, 2009
From France

April 22, 2007

After an eight hour overnight flight from Delhi, we arrived Zurich stiff, sore and tired but in relatively good spirits, all things considered.  We had woken early enough to stare in awe at the Alps as we descended into Switzerland – almost, but not quite, as impressive as the Himalayas.  As we hurried through the terminal to catch our connecting flight to Paris, I marveled at its cleanliness and, for the first time in three months, felt woefully underdressed among the chic travelers rushing by us.  I stared incredulously at the price tags on the merchandise in the duty-free shops (really though, who would ever pay 150 Euros for a tie?) and was already starting to miss India where you could eat for an entire day for the price of a coffee in Europe.  [read on]