Sunday, November 17, 2013

Gallery of a Great Summer: Fort Lauderdale >>> Washington, DC >>> New York City >>> Paris >>> Toulon

The whistle of the frosty wind is penetrating a tiny wedge on my window sill and I -- curled under mounds of thick fabrics -- nervously watch the leafless trees outside, stripped from their former splendor by the impending brutality of winter. Yes, winter -- truly the season of one's discontent. But instead of wallowing in self-pity about the changing season, I prefer to reminisce and celebrate a truly great summer, probably the greatest season of sunshine I ever experienced. I know people (and travellers specifically) love to throw around the adjective "life-changing" to describe their trips and adventures. It is used so flippantly, the word seems to have lost its true meaning. That is why I hesitate to use it to describe my summer but at this moment, I can't think of any other adjective. Below are my favorite memories of the summer.

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Fort Lauderdale

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Gazing outward: window view at B Ocean Hotel

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Echostage, Washington, DC

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Old Post Office, Washington, DC

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View of Jersey city from New York city

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Brunch at Five Points, Manhattan

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On my way to the Musee du Louvre in Rainy Paris

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Mona Lisa

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Probably my favorite spot in Paris

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The biker gang

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The window of my friend's apartment in Paris

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Friends

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In beautiful Toulon

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The pristine Mediterranean Toulon

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Petit dejeuner on the beach with the multi-talented Souchi, an amazing amazing amazing friend.

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The beautiful Toulon sky. And that's all folks. How was your summer??

3 comments:

  1. how was my summer you ask?....clearly not as good as yours ;)
    Lovely pictures, beautiful places! I need a euro trip in my life

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  2. Great photos! Fort Lauderdale seems like a really lovely city. I would love some paninis right now.

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  3. Great article, Thanks for your great information, the content is quiet interesting. I will be waiting for your next post.

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