P ARIS F LORIST S HOP I A last minute decision to explore the Christmas Markets of Europe had taken on a life of its own. She had always dreamt of romantic holiday scenes in quaint villages and decided this would be the year. None of her friends were interested and this was not a trip she wanted to make alone. She decided to invite her 15 year old grandson to accompany her. He had been to Italy with her at age 9, so he was excited to add a new country or two or three to his passport. His request for Paris and Normandy added the perfect balance of city and countryside. After the somber mood of the D-day beaches to the beauty of Paris they would head to the snowy villages of Germany and Austria. As they wandered the streets of Paris, they stopped to enjoy the fanciful display of beautiful flowers.
P ARIS F LORIST S HOP II S he awoke with the usual anticipation she always had whenever she was traveling. Rarely a schedule, today would be a day of wandering the streets of Paris. A stop at the Louvre for the ‘must see’ sights and a look at Notre Dame along the way and whatever else inspired them as they made their way through the city. She had been to Paris a number of times but not in November and never with her 15 year old grandson. They marveled at a beautiful array of pastries and chose their favorite, Pains aux Raisins. As they walked by the flower shop she was intrigued by the sense of style and beauty in what was becoming one of her favorite cities. It had taken her a while, but at this quiet time of year when she was not overwhelmed by the chaos and tons of tourists, it gave her time to enjoy and look beneath the surface, and she loved what she found.
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