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July 10th 2012

Published: July 10th 2012

First off, please enjoy a few scenes of some of my favorite places in Paris... You will probably notice, however, upon reading the text and the captions of the other photos (39 in all), that rather than an actual "travelog," this particular blog entry is quite personal. Hopefully, it will give you an idea of the life of a Franco-American living in Paris and "the flavor" of this beautiful city. As... Read Full Entry

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Hilary Kaiser

HKs Travels

Hilary Kaiser--a writer, blogger, cross-cultural trainer and retired academic-- shares her travel adventures with friends and family around the world. (See also www.hilarykaiser.com and www.hilarykaiser.wordpress.com). Author of "WW Voices: American GI's and the French Women Who Married Them" (a paperback and ebook available on Amazon.com and Smashwords) and "French War Brides in America."... full info

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Borges Plaque

Ambassador Rivkin speaking to AUC

Reception at the Hotel Talleyrand, a lovely building which used to house the US consular services. AUC stands for "American University Clubs".

Members of PAN at the AUC reception

Paris Alumnae/i Network (HK on right)

Fete de la Musique, June 21

with friends at the Mesturet Restaurant

Country Music band at the Mesturet

The singer was French but sounded like Johnny Cash!

VFW gala dinner

Monumenta Exhibit

Daniel Buren's "parasols" at the Grand Palais Museum

WICE Paris Writers Workshop

afternoon session with literary agents

Michael Ondaatje at the Village Voice

He read from his book ""The Cat's Table." Village Voice owner Odile Helier can be seen to his right.

memories of "The English Patient"

Actress Kirsten Scott-Thomas (to his left) came to hear Ondaatje speak at the Village Voice.

Family Dinner

Aurelia, Marc, baby Elea, brother Gary, Sebastien and Marlene

Visitors from Denver

Gary and Bonnie on the grounds of the Sceaux Castle outside Paris

John Davis and friends

I was invited to his retirement home to hear three Japanese musicians play.

the koto

Japanese musicians playing the koto, a traditional stringed instrument, and a flute

the communication power of music

Upcoming festivities for July 14

last year's fireworks

11th July 2012

Brenda
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Merci!
Formidable!

11th July 2012

Stephanie Beach
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Thanks!
Thanks for keeping us up to date with your travels, especially your family. We echo your pet peeve about international news/international perspectives. What a treat to hear Michael Ondaatje read! Blog some more, please!

11th July 2012

Laurie McAndish King
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Merci — I enjoyed this post
Thanks for this insight into your cross-cultural life, Hilary.

11th July 2012

Sandy Sims
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Thank you
I love reading about your very active life in Paris. And I agree that we need more international news here. Charlie Rose helps with that a little.

11th July 2012

Sally
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Vicarious enjoyment
So fun to hear of your Paris stay. When do you sleep? Hope you continue to inform your state side story folks of your adventures.

12th July 2012

Frances Tauber
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Voyeur!
Hilary, What fun to travel with you. You do so many different things. You are soooo social. Some day I must come for a visit, so I can follow you around. My daughter and I visited the Lake District many years ago. We loved visiting Beatrice Potter's cottage and sheep farm. We stayed at a wonderful bed and breakfast, Miller Howe. I will miss you at Camp next week. Frances

12th July 2012

Diane
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Terrific overview and photos
What a great time you are having! Paris me manque! We're having a Bastille Day picnic up at China Beach in Marin. Mais ce n'est pas Paris! Enjoy, Diane

16th July 2012

Joanne Orion Miller
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It doesn't matter how long anyone has been away from Paris--the city is always like an old and dear friend. Thanks for the great blog!

17th July 2012

Susan
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Loved the photos too!
Thanks for your report on what you are seeing. I missed the photos the first time and they are terrific too.

18th September 2012

Janet in California
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Fantastic!
Your love of France and your interculturalism come shining through. Thanks for the peek into your wonderful active life in this most beautiful city.

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