Growing up in Scotland, I was lucky enough to be able to travel to France often as a child. After moving to the United States, I hadn't been able to return in almost eighteen years. That changed this past May. Last year I was able to convince Lai to join me in a trip to my homeland for two weeks, with the condition that we would next travel to Paris, France. This year we made good on that promise.
Paris is an incredible city full of amazing people. Walking through the streets you can feel the pulse of the country, of the continent. Tourists from across the globe coalesce in these forty square miles, and yet the Parisians are warm and welcoming. I did my best to tap into my French skills that I picked up in Primary School, and made an effort to communicate with the denizens in their home language. Although they would often quickly switch into English, the gesture was appreciated and I got that much more out of the trip because of it.
The following are some photos of my favorite places in Paris. I tried my best to capture the culture and the beauty, but as most things in life, you have to see the city for yourself to truly appreciate it.
