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.
Fort Lauderdale
Gazing outward: window view at B Ocean Hotel
Echostage, Washington, DC
Old Post Office, Washington, DC
View of Jersey city from New York city
Brunch at Five Points, Manhattan
On my way to the Musee du Louvre in Rainy Paris
Mona Lisa
Probably my favorite spot in Paris
The biker gang
The window of my friend's apartment in Paris
Friends
In beautiful Toulon
The pristine Mediterranean
Toulon
Petit dejeuner on the beach with the multi-talented Souchi, an amazing amazing amazing friend.
The beautiful Toulon sky.
And that's all folks. How was your summer??
