I cant remember the first time I've thought of visiting Europe. Must have been all those Indian movies I grew up watching-- none of them were simply complete unless there was a Switzerland-based song. I'd always wondered how the guy was allowed in a suit while the poor heroine had to wear skimpy mini skirts and flimsy tank tops and still be expected to prance around love struck.
In any case, after working a couple of years apres (note french preposition insert ;) ) grad school, I thought I'd saved up enough to afford backpacking across Europe. But that turned out to be the year I met "the" man, got married to said man, moved cross country to be with said man and then getting pregnant with said man's baby. None of which, especially the latter, very conducive to backpacking.
Nonetheless, hope never dies and early this month said man, implied baby and yours truly made our way to London, Paris and Switzerland. We even had a backpack, slightly different kind though-- one that you would lug a baby in!
Nonetheless, hope never dies and early this month said man, implied baby and yours truly made our way to London, Paris and Switzerland. We even had a backpack, slightly different kind though-- one that you would lug a baby in!
Paris was simply wonderful. From food to the people to their lifestyle, awesome, awesome. I'm totally convinced that the stork misdelivered me to rural Andhra Pradesh instead of rural France. Here are a few pictures highlighting our most memorable trip yet and hopefully our home someday!
Vinodh to cheesy mom "We just spent 7 hours on a plane, what are you so happy about, Mom?" . Notice the green baby backpack on the luggage cart.
Foie gras on the *ferry* to Paris, yes this is the kind of food the French eat on ferries!
Apple Tarte Tatin for dessert, on the same ferry, of course!
Pistachio ice-cream for the little guy on ze ferry! No kid portions here!
Hot chocolate, coffee and brioche -- first morning in Paris
At the metro shortly after
Trust an Indian to leave a baby unattended at a fancy fountain! Oops, that's mine, never mind!
Creme brulee at Champs Elysees, hard to improve perfection!
Vinodh's reaction to Bistro diners
Duck breast with the most amazing fries!
Farmer's market in Switzerland, Vinodh walks by, not too impressed.
Indian clones in Switzerland
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