Now, now, I know we're getting all nostalgic from the recent trip to Europe without truly documenting about the remnants of the shows that we went to, but of course what else we can do to curb the urge of reminiscing without feeling a bit sentimental?
After witnessing a record snowfall in Paris, staying in a centrally-located apartment, having high school friends whom are a few years junior as guests and having endless cups of coffee together at the bistrots of Le Marais, out and about in Jardin du Palais Royal pretending making a snowman, and the obligatory touristy photography of Eiffel tower, that all seem considerably nostalgic and a post on its own is decidedly warranted...
The studio apartment that we stayed in is a cosy space which can accomodate both me and Arman, and surprisingly the two visiting boys as well (comfort is a relative subject, so...). And gone are the days of living in dodgy backpackers hostels with multiple metro line changes to get to central Paris, may I add. What's more important is the location which is smack at the end of Avenues des Champs Élysées, just a stone's throw away from Arc de Triomphe. The apartment itself contains intricate ornaments (trompe l'oeil library, anyone?) and a small garden outside. It just looks magical when the snow falls onto the err, astroturf and green plants. (Well I didn't feel this in Russia. Must be the Parisian air intoxicating me with a magical aura somehow...).
And cue the mandatory touristy pics at the River Seine, the historical Le Train Bleu restaurant at Gare de Lyon railway station (it has been serving guests food since 1901!), Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel itself...
During the heavy snowfall we took the chance to bask in a frosty glory by having a walk at Place des Vosges (this turns to be a ritual visit since my last trip) and later on at the Jardin du Palais Royal...
One thing one must do whilst in Paris is having coffee and croissant at the many bistrots lining the major streets. Albeit the touristy nature it is also an excuse to use the toilets downstairs (once I was denied entrance to the gents because I was not dining in...)
This round of Parisian trip had us exlporing different views of the Eiffel tower, namely from a ledge near Palais Tokyo right after the Hermés show. The view at night really did get to me, as the sparkling lights are switched on every fifteen minutes everything looks so magnificent and wonderful - perhaps a true testament of a romantic icon? I am still in awe looking at the pictures...
Words and images by Hafidzudin Zainal
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