By Lynn McPherson
Looking for inspiration these days can be tricky. Where do you go to find it? I am happy to report that I'm planning mine to come by way of my sister's upcoming birthday. Weird, right? Let me explain. My sister has a milestone coming up this fall and has organized a trip to celebrate. Not a big surprise since she loves to travel. It'll be her first time away for over two years, but she and her husband are finally ready to head out again to explore the world, one destination at a time. This time, her plans include me!
The destination is Paris. The trip will include my sister and her husband, my parents, and myself. I'd love to bring my husband, too, but that would mean bringing the kids. And that would be a different trip.
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| Posing in front of Basilique de Sacre-Coeur |
The first question my sister had for me is what I want to do. She shared her list and wanted to know mine. I had no answer. It had been so long since I planned a vacation without the kids, I didn't even know where to start. So, I decided I should start with a book (of course). I downloaded Paris, by Edward Rutherford on Audible, and picked up a copy of The Paris Apartment, by Lucy Foley.
I'm already thinking about the people and places I'll see, the fun I'll have, and the memories I'll keep. I'm also thinking about how I can bring Paris into a mystery.
I'm excited and inspired. And I'm not even there yet!
Lynn McPherson has worked for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, ran a small business, and taught English across the globe. She has travelled the world solo where her daring spirit has led her to jump out of airplanes, dive with sharks, and learn she would never master a surfboard. She now channels her lifelong love of adventure and history into her writing, where she is free to go anywhere, anytime. Her cozy series has three books out: The Girls' Weekend Murder and The Girls Whispered Murder, and The Girls Dressed For Murder.
Lynn, this post has inspired me! I, too, spent some younger days in Paris, and you've sent me on a search to find the very few photos I have of that time. Being young and silly, I didn't want to carry a camera around and look like a tourist. My loss, and yet, the memories are strong. Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Gay. There is something magical about Paris, isn't there? Plus, there's always something new to discover. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteParis was a wonderful place. I visited with my daughter and we had a tour (walking) her french teacher had designed for us. We arrived the weekend John F. Kennedy, Jr.'s plane went down, so all the headlines and the BBC news was covering that tragedy. As we watched that and went to the Louvre, etc., it was a contrast in wonderment and joy vs. devastation and another family's loss.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine what a crazy time that must've been. Unforgettable, no doubt. Tragedy and wonder all at once.
DeleteI can see you in Gay Paree, Lynn! Will you be taking Izzy along, too?
ReplyDeleteLynn, it's been too many decades since I was last in Paris. I envy you. Enjoy!
DeleteIzzy Walsh certainly would love to go. Maybe one day, I'll have her and the girls join me in a new mystery.
DeleteThanks Lois. I'm already counting down the days!
DeleteThat comment was from me. Don't know why it came through as anonymous.
DeleteLOL I was wondering who the mysterious commenter was... thanks Saralyn!
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