We feel really lucky to have met the people we did in Paris. For the short amount of time we were there we met some good friends that we’ll have our whole life. A few days before we left Rubi put together a going away party for us. It was a picnic at the tip of Ile de la Cité, one of my favorite picnic spots in Paris. We stayed until it got dark then took a long walk home next to the Seine. It was the perfect Paris going away party. We are going to miss these people.
The slow pace
May 14, 2012
That looks like the best going away party ever!
Lindsay - ShopEllaLou
May 14, 2012
What a fabulously Parisian bon voyage! And, one of the first things I noticed about the gathering is it’s location right on the edge of the Seine. I can already hear all of my American friends commenting on how terrible an idea it would be to have a picnic right on the edge of a river for fear of the children falling (or jumping) in. By contrast, our French friends would plan a gathering like this in a minute. Funny how different societies worry (stress…) about different things…
Sam
May 14, 2012
you know it’s Paris with all that fabulous hair! looks like such a special time, Jordan. It’s wonderful the way people come into our lives.
Mariela
May 14, 2012
Beautiful, just perfect!
Amanda
May 14, 2012
that last photo is pure magic. what a lovely going away pary for your family right on the Seine! it doesn’t get any better than that 🙂
xo, amanda
http://mamawatters.blogspot.com
Ali
May 14, 2012
Beautiful pictures filled with beautiful people ! I’m sure you’ll be missed.
thecircleofit
May 14, 2012
wow how memorable….the perfect goodbye surely!….Paris is soooo amazing, but even more amazing, once you are not there and realise what you are missing!
thecircleofit
May 14, 2012
wow how memorable…the perfect way to say goodbye…paris is sooo amazing and even more so when you are not there and realise what you are truly missing!!!
Evani G
May 14, 2012
That looks wonderful Jordan! 🙂 Happy travels back stateside!
Love,
Evani
http://www.simplyevani.com
Rebecca
May 14, 2012
Definitely one of my favorite picnic spots too !
Did you know that place is called Le Vert Galant…?
Jessica at 11 Gray
May 14, 2012
Those pictures are swoonworthy. Looks like a lovely going away with great and fashionable friends.
Elle
May 14, 2012
Oh! It is so beautiful! This is definitely something I will want to do when/if I visit paris.
Liz Davis
May 14, 2012
Jordan, I’ve been following your blog for about six months now and have so loved getting a peak into your Paris adventures! I want to cry that you had to leave! Good luck in your new life back home in San Francisco 🙂
Cheryl
May 15, 2012
Your adventures have really inspired me! The husband and I have always wanted to live/work overseas and your blog has motivated us to do it soon! Have a safe journey back!
karen
May 15, 2012
I would love to go to Paris! The wonderful memories you get to carry with you.
So lovely. 🙂
Luna
May 15, 2012
I loved this post. Thanks for sharing what must’ve been a very sad bon voyage.
Betty
May 15, 2012
I have just found your blog and am just savoring every photo and every word about your time in Paris. My husband and I went there for 6 days for our first anniversary and my heart just breaks everytime I think about the day we left! It really changed us and I don’t think we have ever been the same since. Thank you for sharing your experiences and please know that someone besides you knows what it is like to leave Paris.
Kelli
May 15, 2012
What a beautiful party…I dream of having parties like this : )
Karen
May 17, 2012
Congratulations on accomplishing #2 on your list. Thank you for sharing your year in Paris. I’ve enjoyed revisiting that great city through you. Welcome back to SF.
Vanessa {vanilla and rose}
May 19, 2012
What a beautiful post!
Carly
May 20, 2012
I lived in Paris for a year (it’s been almost a year since I’ve been home), and I miss it dearly. And I love that I know that weeping willow tree at the end of the île. 🙂