We had planned on going to the US tomorrow. We had plane tickets, and a rental car reserved; hotels reservations, plans to stay with family and friends, and other reservations in place. However, with rising COVID cases, and travel challenges at CDG and Heathrow, we came to the difficult decision that it was prudent to cancel the trip. We were greatly disappointed. We were looking forward to seeing everyone, and attending the wedding of our dear friends; sigh. Maybe we’ll get to go home for Christmas; time will tell. It was so hard to cancel the trip. 😢
We were able to get refunds, credits, and vouchers for most of our reservations; however, our train tickets to Paris were non-refundable. So we decided a trip to Paris was the next best thing. 😉
We are fortunate to have visited Paris on multiple occasions, and have seen many of the famous landmarks here, but there’s always something more to see. Tomorrow we’ll be visiting Jardin Des Plantes, and maybe a museum or two since the heatwave continues, and bien sur, we’ll enjoy some good meals. So we’re turning lemons into lemonade, as they say.
Here are a few of my favorite photos from past visits in this iconic city.
Many of these photos are from a long time ago, so I’m looking forward to updating my Paris photo album over the next few days.
Check out my other posts on Paris:
Lunch in London, Dinner in Paris
A special thanks to my dear friend Shirley for providing the inspiration for the title of this blog.
What are your favorite sites in Paris? As always, I would love to hear from you, so please leave a message if you’re so inclined.
Wishing you grand adventures,
Tricia
Travels Through My Lens 
What a disappointment to have to cancel your trip, but I’m glad you could salvage something out of it. I do love Paris and can never understand why (some) people dislike it so much. Ah well, they can stay home and I’ll go. 🙂
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Yes, very disappointing, but thanks so much for your support. I agree! France in general, and even Paris, is just so welcoming! It’s not the US, but the people are warm and helpful. Thanks for commenting!
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Oh I’m so sorry that you’re plans got derailed. But spending the day in this beautiful city is a lovely alternative. 🙂
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Thanks Meg; we’re disappointed, but we’ll get back to the US at some point.
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Sorry to hear that you can’t head back to the US; these are trying times when it comes to COVID and travel…all the same, a jaunt through Paris is never a bad idea, and I look forward to reading about what you were up to in the French capital!
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Thanks Rebecca, we’re looking forward to being tourists for the next few days.
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It is a shame about your trip to the US (and missing out on the wedding) … but a train trip to Paris sounds good too! Great photo’s … and I’m looking forward to the new ones – enjoy that lemonade ☺️.
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Merci beaucoup! We’re enjoying Paris, even though it’s sweltering. Good weather foe lemonade. 😊
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Ah….Paris! Loved all these photos ‘from the past that you’ve shared.’ Paris hasn’t changed a bit, but I’ve learned from your post that from now I will rely on photos from years ago when I looked younger/better. We all look forward to the new pictures you are taking on this visit to Paris. And thanks for the shout-out on the title of this post; I’ll take settling for Paris any day! Safe journey….!
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Thank you Shirley! I appreciate your comments. 😊
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We will miss you so much at the wedding. It won’t be the same without you — and without the Travel Sketcher to officiate. You will absolutely be in our thoughts all day. (I think one of my favorite places in Paris is the Rodin museum, where I know you have been, too.)
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Thanks Lisa. We’ll be thinking of you both on your special day, and wishing you all the best.
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Oh Tricia, I feel your pain. Having to cancel such an anticipated holiday is always depressing, but at least you’ve managed to salvage things financially, along with another trip to Paris. I love the old photos and can feel your sense of nostalgia coming off the page.
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Thanks Leighton. Hopefully, we’ll get to take a trip there sooner than later. I appreciate your comment, and hope you’re having a good weekend.
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As always, beautiful pictures! I would have liked to go to Paris (and London), but I’m not a good traveler (vertigo & motion sickness abound), so it’s not gonna happen. I will just have to be content with your blog showing me Paris!
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Thanks Peg! I’m sorry to hear that traveling doesn’t agree with you. And it is particularly difficult right now with so many flight cancellations, etc. I’m glad you’re enjoying my posts; I’m looking forward to yours again too.
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I’m so sorry about your trip being cancelled – I don’t know if it helps but I’ve flown out of Heathrow 8 times in the last 2.5 months and had no issues at all. Paris looks like a great alternative though and I’m so glad you could get most of your money back 🙂
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Thanks Han; I’m glad you haven’t experienced any delays at Heathrow; hopefully it will stay that way! We’ll probably try again later this fall, during the off season. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
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