City of Love: Gotta be there again!

Eiffel, captured from Paris Metro. Photo: Personal property

Hola amigos!

I am back with another story of how my childhood dream come true.

While I was in Spain for student exchange, I spent my short winter vacation to France and Italy. It was worth visiting, definitely. Actually, I am not the type of adventurer-kinda girl. I prefer to stay at my room listening to a good music, while reading or crafting. But, France is like on top of my bucket list. I have to go there. It was my dream since I was a kid.

Right before I booked my flight and accommodation, Paris got bombed by some irresponsible adult called themselves as muslim. I am as a muslim condemned that action. It is never right to killed innocent people, my religion never teach such action. I knew that the situation will be very different, the security would be higher than before. But, I decided to booked my flight on 9th december, from Valencia to Paris. Since, it was my only chance to visit while I was in Europe. I booked the cheapest flight, it was cheaper than flight cost from Jogja to my hometown Lombok. It costs me 10 euros for one flight, I booked two more from Paris to Pisa, and my flight back from Pisa to Barcelona.

I was so excited that I listed all of places I wanted to go to. But, I know two days would not be enough to explore Paris, I insisted to go to most of the places though. It was very tiring but worth it. I spent my short holiday with two friends, Ditto and Ianthe. I will post another entry on my trip in Paris and some tips from what I experienced.

It was a really fascinating journey. I have watched Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amelie Poulain a thousand times and I really wanted to go to Sacre Coeur, (remember the scene when Amelie return the photo album). I wanted to see Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and how Paris metro is. We went from 10am in the morning until 11pm on and off the metro, walked on cobble stones, tasted eclair and croissant.

I never imagine that my childhood dream was right in front of my very eyes, crystal clear. And it's still feel unreal until this very moment. I used to draw Eiffel tower since I was in primary school, get so excited about Paris, learnt French for a while, bought wallpaper shaped like Sacre Coeur. I even created book of dream when I was in junior high school, and of course this city is on my list. I am glad, I created such dream and make it happen.

I will post another entry on my favorite spots in Paris. Thank you for visiting my blog.

Cheers!