Departure for Paris Starts Chapter 3
Editors Note:
This is the start of chapter 3 from My Life in Europe. Looks like they pretty much spent the month of December in the states and now it’s back to Europe. If you are unfamiliar with this blog, you can read more about this particular journal at what is behind this blog at http://georgiachristal.com/about/
Sunday/Monday December 29-30, 1991
Departure once more from DFW to Paris, France, after a most enjoyable holiday season with family and friends. Definitely the off season for travel to Europe as the plane was not at its normal packed status and we shared the business section with only 6 passengers. We arrived Paris on schedule at 10am Monday, Paris time (3am Dallas time), to find gloomy, cold (36 degrees F) weather, gathered for many bags of luggage and proceeded to the taxi line.
Only this time we wouldn’t even fit into a station wagon, so it was necessary to take two taxis home. David heads to the office and I proceeded to unpack and take care of our plants in much need of water and tender loving care.
Sunday, September 1, 1991
Arriving at Charles De Gaulle Airport
We arrived Charles De Gaulle airport about 9AM local time. I was never even asked to open my carry-on of canned pickles, spaghetti sauce, mayonnaise, etc. The weather was rainy again and cool.
Upon arriving home very exhausted at 10AM Paris time (3AM Dallas time) we took a much needed nap (both of us knowing it to be the wrong thing to do). It’s unpacking time and David ventured to the office in preparation for his Monday AM trip to Spain.
Beautiful rain storms today.
Wednesday, June 26, 1991
Paris on Alitalia Airlines
To Paris on Alitalia airlines. Nice weather in Paris after a month of rain every day. We’re ready to move into our apartment. But no, the lady is still living there! So back to the Sofitel for the night.
Ate at a restaurant we discovered earlier, close to our laundromat in the Puteaux area. I ordered Calamari Frite (fried Calamari) and Spaghetti Bolognaise. David ordered veal. He got veal and my calamari (but not fried) and I got my spaghetti. Communication is great.
Editor’s Notes
They did not actually fly on American Airlines but I think she probably saw something she finally recognized, the double “AA” and had to take a photo. The airline they flew on is the yellow in the background.
Caption on the back of the photo reads:
20. Madrid Airport
6/26/91
I love this next photo. What a great shot of Madrid from the air as they depart the area.
The caption on the back of this photo reads:
22. Leaving Madrid
6/26/91