This is me, seven years ago in Paris.
Sigh.
I'm headed back this week, riding once again on the airline coattails of Suzy. Am I excited? I'm pretty much wetting my pants.
A few months ago (after listening to a fantastic plug for it on the Diane Rehm Show) I downloaded David McCullough's latest book The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris, a historical volume about American artists/politicians/writers/medical students who went to Paris from 1830-1900. It may not sound very compelling, but it's basically been the most thrilling book of my life--driving me to the treadmill each morning just so I can get my daily listening dose. Seriously. I have a big-time crush on this book.
This trip coincides with my concluded reading (that's right: reading. I liked it so much, I went out and bought a copy so I could mark up the parts I liked as I listened. It's that amazing). And I plan on dragging Suzy around to all the sights I would never have known to care about before. McCullough even wrote an Op Ed for the New York Times on Bastille Day, which basically converted Dave to a newfound fondness for France.
So, Vive la France! And Au Revoir!
6 comments:
What!? I am so jealous! You did not fill me in on this little detail of your life. That is so awesome.
Luckers!!
Have fun, mon amie!
Bon voyage, Lacy! Have a great time!
Fun! I can't wait to read about your adventures! Have fun with Suzy and Paris.
I loved that report. David McCullough's 1776 and John Adams are at the top of my favorite books list.
I'm so jealous!!! Enjoy.
It's officially the next book I'll read. We watched David being interviewed by Charlie Rose about this book and I had totally forgotten until I read your post. Looks like your trip was amazing! Hope to see you in Utah one of these days!
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