ParisTilton Catch Up

Busy, busy, busy,

and fun, fun, fun,

describes the last few days of the tour.

Probably the most popular, identifiable and iconic

object in Paris, I love the Eiffel Tower

and was happy to visit there

with some of our group.

From the summit, the city of Paris

spreads out in miniature

providing views into courtyards and rooftop gardens.

(Only a moment of vertigo.)

We spent an hour and a half up top

with a glass of champagne,

watching the sun set behind clouds

and identifying monuments, churches and parks

from different vantage points.

The layout of Paris is majestic and graceful to view anytime

but especially on an evening with perfect weather.

Walking down the 1665 steps

as the twinkling lights came on was magic.

More majesty and beauty at Giverny

where blue appeared in the sky and was

reflected in the flowers and the pond.

A cacophony of squeals had everyone wondering

just what was making all that racket.

A large crowd gathered at one end of the pond

and enjoyed watching at least 30 bullfrogs

madly puffing cheeks and calling for a mate.

Some advances were rebuffed

and some not.

After visiting Giverny

we went to the Orangerie to sit in the serenity

of Monet's grand murals

depicting the waterlilies in the pond where yesterday

we sat under the willows

enjoying the frog's boisterous bellowing.

(The woman who took our photo added some extra style 

with the addition of the plant. Parisian polish.)

Walking through the Tuileries Garden

we chanced upon a model

strutting in a stunning suit

while maintaining her balance 

in some wicked heels.

She was quite friendly

and sent a couple of poses towards our cameras.

Then we had our photo taken

by a young woman from Argentina.

We continue to meet wonderful people

from all over the world

as we wander in Paris.

Betty and Carol at Notre Dame

where we caught the Ascension Thursday service.

Ritual in the midst of Holiday chaos.

Some of us managed a visit to Karl Lagerfeld's

new store on Boulevard Saint Germain

where we were served champagne

while we shopped, laughed,

tried things on

and emailed Karl.

His iconic ponytailed profile

with high collar and sunglasses

is printed or embossed on everything you could think of

and some things you couldn't.

Imagine a herringbone pattern.

Now imagine it tessellating with Karl's profile.

On jeans.

(It works).

Plus limited edition Karl dolls

with giant crocheted heads.

(Bizarre).

Marketing genius at its best.

Souffle for dinner and another for dessert.

Excess? Well it is Paris.

Au revoir to a marvelous group of women!

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Watch for the Tilton sisters new Craftsy Class

'The Ultimate T Shirt'

coming soon!

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