Friday, April 24, 2015

Au revoir...

The Hostess of The Humble Bungalow Blog is on vacation!


The adventure starts here...


I think I'm ready...


I'm taking the plunge to boldly go beyond my usual comfort zone...


I'm taking off...


I've sipped many cups of tea sitting here in the peace and quiet of the Humble Bungalow contemplating
 this "once in a lifetime" adventure.


The Gardens here in Victoria are at their best in the Spring.
I'll miss visiting the glorious beauty of The Abkhazi Gardens...
but there will be The Tuileries...The Luxembourg Gardens and Versailles!
I hope to see The Rodin and Giverny and many more parks in Paris...

PARIS! 
I cannot believe I will actually be in Paris.


I'll be nibbling on pastries...cheeses and sipping wine.


I'll be walking many many kilometers each day exploring and seeing the sights.


Springtime in Paris....


There will be beauty at every turn...
I will make it my goal to take note and capture these moments.


Being in the moment...present to receive nature's gifts.


Paying attention...
focusing.


It will be wonderful to be in the City of Light...
they say that there is a glow about Paris.


So dear readers and friends...
I'll say au revoir for now.

If all goes according to plan I'll be back in a few weeks.
They say that Paris changes you...
I cannot even imagine it.
But soon
I'll know.


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40 comments:

  1. Coulda shoulda wouldaApril 24, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Have a great time and I think I can say most of us are so excited for you! Hope you at least share a few moments on Instagram?

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  2. Susan BApril 24, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Have a wonderful time and take lots of pictures! :-)

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  3. MarilynApril 24, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    Bon voyage. Au revoir.

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  4. PatriciaApril 24, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    I'm so excited for you Hostess! You will have a wonderful time, and I'm sure you'll come back with lots of ideas for blog posts - looking forward to reading those. Bon voyage!

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  5. SusanApril 24, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Have a wonderful trip! I hope it exceeds your expectations in every way.

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  6. CristinaApril 24, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    Have a nice trip, we will miss you. Have fun!!

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  7. BuffaloGalApril 24, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Bon Voyage! I will miss your quiet observations and the grateful nature of your daily musings.

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  8. AnonymousApril 24, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    Hope your first visit is as magical as you dream it to be.

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  9. AnonymousApril 24, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Bon voyage ... Enjoy every moment .. I know you will :) take care. Au revoir Rosie.

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  10. LPCApril 24, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    I will be very surprised if Paris changes you, but I'd be even more surprised if it didn't delight you. The light is something special, and the architecture is just beautiful. Have a wonderful time, soak it all in, and may this not be a trip of a lifetime but the first of as many as you want to take.

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  11. CarolynApril 24, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    FUN FUN FUN. Live you dream! Will look forward to hearing all about it!!!

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  12. TARYTERREApril 24, 2015 at 2:31 PM

    ENJOY every single moment. Godspeed.

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  13. JillApril 24, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    So happy for you! Paris awaits. Enjoy.

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  14. WendyMcLeodMacKnightApril 24, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    Have a wonderful time! I love Paris!

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  15. AnonymousApril 24, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Bon voyage Hostess - have a great time.
    Cindy F

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  16. lizzieApril 24, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Have a spectacular time. Can't wait to hear all about it.

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  17. KSLApril 24, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    I echo all that Lisa said, and I'm so very happy and excited for you.

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  18. LorrieApril 24, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Looking forward to hearing about your adventure upon your return!

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  19. Stephen AndrewApril 24, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    :) have a fabulous trip! so happy to read your euphoria at embarking upon an adventure. You've worked hard to earn this and don't feel a bit guilty enjoying the most decadent moments. That's the only part of long travel I'm good at! value croissants at one point each! That'll really make the trip fab!
    Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. So happy for you!

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  20. AnonymousApril 24, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    Have a wonderful trip Hostess, so pleased you have this opportunity. Hope it is all you have dreamed of. Looking forward to reading about all your adventures and drooling over your beautiful photos. Lucy

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  21. PatriciaApril 24, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    Have a fantastic trip Hostess. It will be Beyond Fabulous!!

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  22. Be it ever so HumbleApril 24, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    Safe travels Hostess. Have a wonderful time. Looking forward to hearing all about Paris in a few weeks. Tracey.

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  23. JennyCApril 25, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    Bon Voyage. May your holiday be all that you have dreamed of and more:-))

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  24. Jeanne HenriquesApril 25, 2015 at 2:49 AM

    How exciting Leslie! Wishing you safe travels and a wonderful journey. xx

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  25. Heather RobinsonApril 25, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    As Naomi said, I think that there are many, many people that are very excited for you and your anticipation is so palpable. If you see this in time, I just would give the same word of advice that I always do: take time. It is within the quieter moments that you will find Paris and it will find you. I promise. Have a wonderful time and Bonne Voyage!!!

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  26. Sunday TaylorApril 25, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    Have a wonderful trip! Can't wait to see your photos!

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  27. CharleneApril 25, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    Bon voyage!! I hope you have a lovely trip. We look forward to hearing about it when you get back. I'll be interested in hearing whether you feel a bit changed by visiting Paris. (I certainly did.) I think all our great adventures change us a little. They give us a little different perspective, I guess. Enjoy!

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  28. Susan ~ Southern FascinationsApril 25, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Safe travels... Enjoy, enjoy!!

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  29. Fiona FerrisApril 25, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Bon Voyage Leslie, I'm beyond excited for you!

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  30. AnonymousApril 25, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Have a wonderful journey!

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  31. BonnieApril 25, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    Sending you wishes for a magnificent adventure. I look forward to reading about it and seeing the wonderful pictures I know you will take. Hugs,

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  32. No Sacrifice BagsApril 25, 2015 at 7:39 PM

    Best Wishes for a wonderful visit to Paris, Leslie.
    I'm looking forward to reading all about it.

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  33. Marie-ThérèseApril 25, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Just back from my own Spring Break in Paris (still a bit jet lagged). Hope you have the same beautiful weather we had.

    Cheers, M-T

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  34. Sydney Shop GirlApril 26, 2015 at 3:35 AM

    Safe travels and have a lovely time!

    SSG xxx

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  35. Bmore BungalowApril 26, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Have a wonderful and safe trip. I can't wait to read all about it.

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  36. Poppy B.April 26, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Take lots of pictures!

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  37. estherApril 26, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Have a Fabulous trip !!

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  38. JulieApril 28, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    Bon Voyage mon ami - may Paris be everything you've hope for. and more. I'm looking forward to hearing all about it - especially the cooking parts!

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  39. DuchesseApril 28, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Have a wonderful time and enjoy every second, every bite!

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  40. AnonymousMay 5, 2015 at 8:18 PM

    This is my first comment although I read your blog for years now (loving your blog utterly)... just wanted to say that I truly miss your posts but hope you are having a fabulous time in Paris (I've been to Paris twice and just loved it... miss it and always will no matter how may more times I visit it).

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