I Left My Heart in Paris
Paris was my last stop in my November 2018 travels. It was the only city I was truly nervous about. I had tried learning a little bit of French through an app, or watching a couple French films. But it definitely felt the most foreign to me of places I’d visited. That language barrier was the main source of nerves. I remember thinking on the train from London to Paris that perhaps I had made a mistake in adding on Paris to my trip. I was tired and worn out. My body felt off from the change in my usual diet.
From the moment I stepped out of Gare du Nord and saw the streets of Paris I knew I was in love. The nerves were still there, but even more powerful were the butterflies of excitement. Upon my return from my trip friends and family asked which city was the best, and I truly couldn’t pick one. But I have decided that Paris was the most mesmerizing. Because it is so different than anywhere else I’d traveled, I marveled the most at everything from the architecture to the brasseries to the people moving about around me. I loved it all.
xxo
The Scottish Highlands
The second stop of my November 2018 travels was in the Scottish Highlands. Inverness is such a beautiful place. I was both surprised and not surprised that it was as green as I had imagined it to be. The land was expansive, full of sheep and other wildlife. The history in architecture was so quaint and impressive.
We stayed at Culloden House so that my friend Sarah and the rest of her team could shoot content for Culloden House’s social media and website. It was truly magical. The house was practically empty as we were there during their slow season. I’m not sure how we got so lucky with the weather, but it only barely drizzled the first night we got there, and then it was clear skies for the remainder of the trip. We explored Inverness, Urquhart Castle, the Viaducts, and so much more.
A Quick Trip To Windsor, Stonehenge, & Bath
When I was in London this past November I took the advice of a sweet friend and booked a day trip tour of Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, and Bath. I booked it through Viator and had a wonderful experience with them from start to finish. This day trip was the perfect way to travel with a group while also having time to myself.
Our tour guide was fantastic. She must be from the same town as Geri Halliwell because I truly thought it was Ginger Spice leading the tour at first. And I don’t think I can adequately describe how happy that made me feel. We started out at Windsor Castle, then it was on to Stonehenge, and finally Bath.
I had a very sacred experience at Windsor in the chapel. I shot one of my favorite double exposures I’ve ever taken. And in Bath I experienced such an iconic Christmas moment standing in front of a giant tree lit up, listening to a young man play smooth jazz on his trumpet. I hope you enjoy these images as much as I do.
xxo
Windsor
Stonehenge
Bath
London Calling
It’s been almost three months since my first trip outside of the United States! The first stop of my trip was London. I’ve put together a hardcopy book of prints through my favorite printer, Artifact Uprising. I’ll share below a sampling of some of the images. If you’re interested in purchasing one for your coffee table (or single prints of your favorite), hit me up!
With Gratitude
xxo
