Back to Reality
What an amazing trip to Europe. The few times that I have been to Europe in the past, I really enjoyed myself and the culture I was in, but for some reason this trip or specifically, Paris, really affected me. We were quite lucky to spend several days with a few locals who became fast friends and with that came the opportunity to really experience Paris on another, far less touristy level. I loved every minute of it. The long meals, the wine, and attempting to learn French on a level somewhere above my Jr. High French class were all a part of the great experience I had there.
I also loved the touristy things too. Thanks to the tips in the lucky guidebook I bought and devoured before going, we didn’t wait in a single line for anything. Even though it is high season over there right now, I didn’t feel crowded or cramped anywhere we were (except the Metro, but that’s ok).
When I got home, I avoided the scale for two days absolutely convinced that I had gained some crazy amount of weight. I ate very well. Decadence was mine. So after all of the chocolate croissants, breads, foods soaked in vast amounts of butter and let us not forget all of the amazing pastries, I was completely shocked to find that I had actually lost five pounds. I still can’t believe it. However, if you remember my earlier post, I did have blisters on my feet from the miles of walking we did. Even when resorting to taking the Metro everywhere just to let my blisters heal a bit, I still ended up walking miles each day (I won’t even mention the amount of stairs I climbed).
Now I am back to reality. Back at home trying to figure out how to possibly keep these precious few pounds off my frame. Back to my world where Paris is once again a dream trip.