Luxembourg Gardens

I never imagined I, Peta-Gay Sheerwood, could go a day yet nearly two weeks with out watching television or have access to my cellular phone. It's amazing to detox from the digital world that has allowed me to take in a beauty creation so fresh and clean.

Today, I assumed the role of a Prussian. Sitting in the Luxembourg Garden I soaked in the gorgeousness of nature. The garden is just a lovely park where people can go to jog, horseback riding, play tennis and chess. The main attraction, of course, is the freedom the park gives to patrons to just sit in adoration while reading a book or grabbing a midday nap. It couldn't be a more perfect day as the sun smiled on the roses and warmed the evergreen lawn. Such natural beauty helped me realize that life is more than commercialized entertainment, television and the Internet, but timed spent with people around you and taking time to appreciate life.

According to Project for Public Spaces, the Luxembourg Garden was designed to model Marie de Medicis childhood home after she was not able to live in the Louvre with her diseased husband, Henri IV, memory in the 1600’s.

It was a pleasure to take it all in Luxembourg. I am happy to say I will trade in my laptop, tablet, cellphone and television any day for a day like this. 

Les Quatre Aventuriers

The Adventurous Four

I can’t believe it’s only been a week since I landed in the gorgeous streets of Paris, France. I am grateful for the opportunity to submerge myself in a culture so rich and pure. My trip so far has been nothing but an exploration of beauty. Adventurously, Diamia, Janna, Paris and I would hop on a subway in hopes to expect something great as we get off on random stops. With robust courage we mustered up our lions and ruffled through the over crowded subways then down the bustling streets to bunks against the greatest scenery.

Taking my breath away, the beautiful architect of the Cathédrale Notre Dame captured the essence of true French Gothic splendor. Enjoying the view, we even walked miles down a strip of shops from the Notre Dame to the Chants de Lysse, fashion district. Leaving my in astonishment, I learned the Eiffel Tower was created in an competition and desired to be taken down because the city residences where not pleased with it’s presence. Then saved by radio signals. The tower was used to send single out during WWII. In addition, melting my soul away, the fine desserts of the city has been nothing but unfiltered joy.

Our most adventurous day was the day we went on a walk to remember in the rainy streets of Paris, France. It's just something about this weather I cannot grasp my hand around. One minute it is raining. The next it is sunny and warm. And just before I can think to get comfortable, the temperature begins to drop and I am left chilling in perfect low 50-degree weather. Nonetheless, we some how found ourselves rubbing our heels against the cobbled stone sidewalks down to the Norte Dame to witness the finest piece of architect art around us. We spotted an intriguing garden behind the cathedral where we took shelter from the rain. Moments after, we made it our mission to find our way to the glorious streets of the Chants de Lysse.

We were lead by intuition to take a side road heading left to get back on the Main Street. Little did we know we were going to waltz into cupcake heaven, Bertie's Cupcakary. We ordered one cookies and cream cupcake as we delved in deliciousness with four different spoons. Still on mission, we walked pass a man making crepes on the side of the road and we couldn’t resist scrapping up our coins and by one. Diamia and I ordered the crepes with nuts and caramel while Paris and Janna ordered one with nutella and banana. Then we walked for nearly fifteen minutes before asking someone in one of the near by shops for clear directions. The store associate told us to continue walking straight for twenty minuets and we would be sure to hit the Chants de Lysse. The lies he told. We walked almost a half and hour even walking pass the Les Invalides. We walked. We walked some more. Oh my, what a walk. We then stopped in another store where we were told to continue walking for twenty minuets. Suddenly, our face began to be filled with despair. Then someone suggest we hop on the subway. Before we knew it, the subway took us to the streets of the Chants de Lysse. Finally!