Star Light Star Bright.....

I have to admit, I was a little nervous to leave the apartment today. After last night, I admit it, I was fearful. And I hate to feel that way. After spending the morning and most of the early afternoon trying to rearrange my flight (I finally had to call my mommy and ask her to help me because I simply couldn't do it alone, isn't it wonderful to be able to do that sometimes, to be able to rely on someone else to take care of you for a little whille) and find a hotel for tomorrow night I stalled going out, puttering around the apartment, starting to pack up my things, cleaning up a little bit, before finally admitting that I wasn't going to let one night ruin the rest of my vacation. I geared up and hit the streets to do some shopping around my neighborhood for things I wanted to bring home. I was uneasy however, looking over my shoulder and glancing down alleyways. It was raining so I was wearing my jacket with the hood up and used it to sheild my face from anyone passing by. Suddenly the sun broke through the clouds, I stood in the middle of the sidewalk and let it wash over me, I decided then and there that I was going to return to my old self. I stood up a little straighter and strode with purpose down the sidewalk. Feeling better with every step I took. I spent an hour or two drifing in and out of little shops and simply partaking in the vibrancy of the neighborhood. I had reservations to once again go up the Eiffel Tower (thinking that would be a wonderful way to say good-bye to Paris, little did I know) at 7:30 so I returned to get ready and head to the metro. I arrived at 7:15, just as it fully stopped raining, and the sun was beginning to set. The view from the Third (summit) was spectacular.

But the real reason I had come was to see the light show. Once the sun sets, 9:00 here in Paris, the Eiffel Tower puts on a little show for all that can view her. I headed down to the second floor for the best view, that way I could see the Eiffel Tower and the city at the same time.

I stood and waited, and viewed the city, the whole of Paris was at my feet. Suddenly the sky was filled with thousands of glittering lights, like shooting stars preparing to take off. I couldn't speak, I couldn't think, I could barely breath. It was something I had dreamed of seeing for so long, and here I was viewing it. It filled me with such joy. Everyone in the vicinity of the Tower stops when she puts on her show, to give her the due attention she deserves. It lasts for a mear five minutes but the memory of it, will last me a lifetime. The first time I saw the lights of the Eiffel Tower. I meandered around the Eiffel Tower for another 45 minutes or so and then made my way slowly down to ground level again. Hoping to watch the lights again, this time from the ground level. There were people everywhere, and not just tourists but Parisians as well, this is a weekend hangout, they bring a picnic and some wine and sit and wait for the show. 



The second time was just as wonderful. But I will forever remember the first time I saw the lights of the Eiffel Tower as the night I felt anything was possible.