Our visit to Versailles Palace was marvelous. We spent the vast majority of our time in Marie Antionette’s play village. Seeing it in person really drives home how out of touch with common people she was. Gus kept asking when we would be rich enough to live like we were poor 💀. The buildings wereContinue reading “play villages rock”
Monthly Archives: July 2023
What the heck am I doing here anyway?
Is this a vacation? Sort of. Although traveling with three kids in a foreign country by myself does not always feel like a vacation… I came for a study abroad class to study architecture, city design, and historic preservation. What I have learned so far…
I don’t just look at buildings, parks, and old stuff…
I also look at textiles because secretly I am an 95 year old woman from the 1930’s. I have always loved tactile arts. I have been sewing clothes and quilts for as long as I can remember and have added needlepoint, felting, knitting, crochet, and weaving through the years. Visiting the local yarn and fabricContinue reading “I don’t just look at buildings, parks, and old stuff…”
traveling with a toddler is not the reason I am sad…
My favorite phrase when someone is complaining is “where is your shovel?”. Meaning, “what are you going to do about it?”. It’s the same philosophy I use for myself. Any time I find myself frustrated with the way things are I look for a way to initiate or influence change. Our recent excursions have leftContinue reading “traveling with a toddler is not the reason I am sad…”
Public transportation in Paris
Before I left the States and all the way over, my number one concern was navigating the city with three kids. Getting lost by myself = no big deal. Getting lost with three kids = BIG DEAL. Luckily, the city has been super easy to figure out. Public transportation is everywhere and is easily accessible.Continue reading “Public transportation in Paris”