Distinctly emotional watching the final stage of the Tour de France. France TV does a fabulous job with their earthbound and helicopter shots and the late evening sunlight set the scene beautifully for the ride into Paris yesterday. Just a quick glimpse of the suburbs that I knew so well sets me off - Meudon-la-Foret, Issy les Moulineaux, Porte de Sevres. The Champs Elysees and the quais de la Seine formed part of my walk to and from work at one time. Nostalgia and beauty and sadness and regret all mixed; this city pulls at my heartstrings like no other. One day I'll go back, take my time and lay a few ghosts.
Ironically yesterday I decided to put my bike on Freecycle. In the future I simply can't take the risk of an accident. Transport henceforth will be two legs or four wheels. If specific cycling exercise is needed I'll go the gym. Can't crash an exercise bike.
2 comments:
I hope you get that trip back to Paris soon. I've visited just twice, the last time at the very beginning of May in 2007 - perfect weather, such a beautiful city.
Leslee, thanks. I'm determined to go back at some point ....
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