July 4, 2003
Ernest Hemingway on Paris and memory
"There is never any ending to Paris and the memory of each person who has lived in it differs from that of any other. We always returned to it no matter who we were or how it was changed or with what difficulties or ease it could be reached. Paris was always worth it and you received return for whatever you brought to it."
--Ernest Hemingway, A Moveable Feast (1964)
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I've always been embarrassed by my love of Paris - it always feels so cliche. But wander in Pigalle after midnight, use the ridiculously slow bus transit, talk to the Indian money-changers and "alimentation" managers and pray for some rain. The last time I was there I finally threw my hands up and stopped planning my trips there in order to "get over" Paris. Not possible.
Let us foolishly-in-love know what you think of this city - bon voyage!
Posted by Karen | July 8, 2003 4:09 PM
Posted on July 8, 2003 16:09