This week has not been great. There, I said it. Swollen tonsils, blocked sinuses and all that goes with the dreaded “la rentrée” germs… The family were over it in a mere two days but here it is, still lingering with me, getting far too comfortable. A day out of Paris is exactly what I was in need of.
The alarm went off at 6.20am and after I’d thrown my clothes on and gulped down a cup of coffee I was out in the empty streets - one of the few joys of early mornings in this city, you get to experience the elusive peace and quiet. A mere hour or two later and I arrived in Rambouillet, Mum and the dogs meeting me at the station and showering me with equally lovely greetings. The air was close and heavy and the drizzle was thick in the air, and there I was of course, in an unpractical outfit.
We meandered back to the hotel for a slap up hotel breakfast with the grandparents then after a quick haircut in the hotel room (thanks Mum) and a chat with family we ventured to the park belonging to the chateau- a park whose history spans centuries. There’s rolling green hills, woodland, geometric borders and perfect topiary yet sadly with the persistent dank drizzle, we abandoned it for coffee, a little wander then lunch. It was simple, sweet and relaxing and more than anything a joy to see family and breathe in fresh air. You could say I have been just a tad homesick, well not homesick per se but just missing people, as one does. So this simple day in Rambouillet soothed the soul a little.
It’s two days after now and a cold update- it’s still lingering. Autumn arrived yesterday, as I headed out for a jog in my usual t-shirt and leggings the air felt cold to my bare arms, the Tuileries is littered with a menagerie of autumnal tones and conkers beaming in the light. Everyone is layered up feeling the shock in the drop of the temperature, cafes are calling us all inside as we catch site of the tip of red at the end of our noses and the steam rising from a rich espresso is just too glorious of a site to resist. This is going to have to be another week of taking it slow, taking my time and simply meandering around with no real direction, I need to get over this damn sniffling irritating cold and bounce back in to life.
Sorry this is a short and sweet update, I’ve not done an awful lot over the past week except for going through the motions and you know what? Sometimes, that’s just quite alright.
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