Darcy's Paris Blog

Lazy Easter Sunday

Today we got more strawberries and pastry for breakfast. The fruit guy near my house is super-friendly and nice, plus he sells the best strawberries you've ever had in your life. They're not cheap, but they're out-of-this-world fantastic. I now call him my dealer -- he's my fix for my strawberry habit. We ate on the way to the airport, since Sherry has a morning flight out of town. When I got back to park the guy, the parking garage guy asked me out for the third time for coffee. I told him (in French,) that I couldn't because I had to go to church, but that I'd go the next time. I headed down to Notre Dame. Even though I'm not Catholic, I figured I had to head to the headquarters in town for the holiday -- it just sounded more special than going to the American Cathedral here (although I'd be able to understand the service there and actually take Communion, but oh, well.) The church was incredibly packed -- it was standing room only, even an hour before service began, but it was worth it. The service was overwhelmingly beautiful. It really was. It helps, too, that I'm a sucker for organ. It definitely made the Easter feel special, though, and I was really happy with my decision.

Afterwards I bought lilies at the Ile de la Cite flower market -- it just seemed like the right choice given the significance of the day.

Then I walked all the way through the Tuileries Gardens and up the Champs-Elysees, where I made a quick stop in Sephora (this location's always open, never fail.) I metro'd home to find my washer broken, filled with water with my clothes held hostage inside. Since it's a front-load, it won't open until the water's drained and it's done with its cycle. Major bummer. Oh, well, I'll deal with that tomorrow...for now, it's take-out pizza for dinner...

posted by Darcy @ 9:57 PM