After a full day of travel on Thursday, I finally returned to Virginia. To get used to the time difference, I’m taking it easy for the first couple of days back here. Reflecting on my trip, I believe I’ve grown a great deal. Because I was doing so much during the month, I didn’t haveContinue reading “Paris Reflections”
While visiting France, I’ve had the opportunity to try some pretty amazing food. Therefore, I feel the need to dedicate an entire blog post to it. The first food I tried was technically the dry cereal I had when I nearly passed out due to getting overheated, which the nice girl working at the frontContinue reading “Bon Ap’!”
Today is Monday, July 28. This past weekend, I spent the entire time visiting some truly amazing places! Friday was spent in Amiens with the class, which is located in the north of France. It’s known for its canals and unique architecture that is quite different from that seen in Paris. It feels more inspiredContinue reading “Looong Weekend”
On Sunday, July 20, I visited the Musée Jacquemart-André to see the work of my favorite artist, Artemisia Gentileschi. I was lucky to catch this exhibition when I did, as it only runs through August 2025! The visit started with exploring the mansion, located just down the road from the Arc de Triomphe. Built atContinue reading “A Heroine of Art”
Arrête! C’est ici l’empire de la mort! Stop! This is the empire of the dead! These are the words carved into the entrance of the ossuary in the Catacombs of Paris. An unsettling warning, informing those who may proceed that they are about to witness 6 million people buried in this maze-like system. The firstContinue reading “The Empire of the Dead”
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On Tuesday, July 15, the class took a trip to the Musee d’Orsay. As someone particularly interested in the art movements that this museum covers, it was at the top of my list of places to visit while in Paris. The Louvre, massive in scale, is quite an overwhelming space with barely enough room toContinue reading “Writing About Art, Painting A Novel”
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Photo taken behind the Medici Fountain, a hidden gem! Out of all the places I’ve visited thus far in Paris, I find that I keep returning to the Jardin du Luxembourg. I’ve been four times in the past two weeks. As I wander along the graveled pathways – often with a pebble stuck in myContinue reading “If This Garden Could Speak”
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My favorite people I’ve met in Paris (so far): The American friends who studied abroad in Italy 30 years ago. The man was wearing a gorgeous outfit, consisting of a yellow skirt, layered necklaces, and a billowy top. The woman wore a white shirt and red lipstick. She had a pretty smile. It made meContinue reading “Connection transcends language”
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My first week across the pond is complete! Although there was a bit of a rough start (nearly fainting in my first 15 minutes here, sweating enough to fill a bucket, experiencing exhaustion, and lacking a fan, for example), I’m starting to feel like I’m getting the hang of things. Studying abroad is always somethingContinue reading “Saturday, July 5”
