almost paris.

I've been thinking of Paris a lot lately.
Guess I'm going through my nostalgic for Europe-phase.
Seven years ago today, after leaving Amsterdam,
my friend and I made our way to Paris.
It was the last stop of our month-long European adventure.

And I remember how I didn't sleep a wink

during my last night in Amsterdam.

I just didn't want to waste my last hours

in the city I had fallen in love with.

And honestly, I was just so excited

to see Paris that I couldn't sleep.

(I was like a kid the night before her first Disneyland trip.)

Then, when I saw the Eiffel Tower light up,

I knew I was in love.

Although I was told that the French actually dislike

(or did they use the word hate?) the Eiffel Tower,
(something about it being an eyesore) 

I couldn't help but be mesmerized by it.

It was amazing.  And I didn't want to leave.

Anyhow, my cousin took this picture,

and made me nostalgic for Paris even more.

It's as close to Paris as I can get right now. :)

And I just love this picture!

She's an awesome photographer. 

Almost feels like Paris.

*photo by Karin