Still in Italy, Paris Here I Come
June 25, 2012
I’m still in Italy. The coffee is still fast and the Italians are still ever so sweet. I’m still in Italy, but not for long.
Bogliasco (above) & San Disiderio, Liguria, Italy
I will soon be leaving the country of sunshine, smiles and scooters where everything is possible and everything is doable.
Genoa, Italy
I will leave behind, gelato, pesto, focaccia, 1€20 cappuccinos and laundry hanging to dry in the street. I will be welcomed by flaky butter croissants, crispy baguettes, stinky cheese and laundry hanging to dry in my apartment. I will leave the sea, sun and heat for cold, rain and smog. Paris, here I come!
Genoa, Italy
Will I miss Italy? Certo! Do I adore Paris despite the bad weather, expensive coffee and often grumpy Parisians? Bien sûr!
Bogliasco, Liguria, Italy
And now, mi scusa and pardonnez moi, I am off to the beach with a quick coffee stop along the way and a gelato on the way back. Andiamo!
Varazze, Liguria, Italy
Related links:
- Where to go for the best beaches in Liguria
- Italian gelato flavors decoded
- Italian coffee culture: a guide
Written by Erica Berman for the HiP Paris Blog. All photos Erica Berman. Looking for a fabulous vacation rental in Paris, London, Provence, or Tuscany? Check out Haven in Paris.
Written by Erica Berman
Erica Berman grew up in Lexington,Mass. After graduating from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Journalism and an intensive summer at Middlebury College (Vermont), Erica came to Paris with hopes of submerging herself in French culture and perfecting her French -- and she never left. Erica is the founder and owner of Haven in Paris and the blog HiP Paris. She now splits her time between Paris (Montmartre), Maine (Damariscotta), Massachusetts (Lexington) and Italy (Genova). In her all-too-rare free time, Erica likes to travel off the beaten track, explore Paris, read, take photos, cook, ski, hike and enjoy long Sunday brunches with her friends.
Website: Erica Berman
Tags: baguette, Cappuccino, cheese, croissants, Erica Berman, Focaccia, Italy, paris, Pesto
Posted in Travel | 11 Comments »
Hi Amy. Peeling was hard, let me tell you. But Paris is lovely, as usual . . .even with the less then ideal weather. Today was hot and there was even some sun!
Italy will miss you I’m sure, but Paris awaits!
Wow, now that’s the attitude. With your photos and descriptions, I don’t know how you could peel yourself away from Italia… except, oui, we are talking about a return to Paris…
I agree… the colour in the photos is beautiful! And I really enjoy the what am I leaving VS what am I coming back to writing. All full of positives!
gorgeous photos! Italy & Paris are both amazing in their own ways
Love the photos. So much color and life!
A presto Anna! Baci…
And Mardi… I would love to meet up but I am leaving very soon. We can try! And Diane, yes, you must start planning. It is so lovely in Liguria.
Cute post—love it!!
Italy looks fab but Paris has my heart! I am leaving for Paris on Wed for 5 weeks
Would love to meet up if our paths cross at the same time!
Sounds heavenly. I must start planning that trip to Liguria…
A presto Erica!! and thanks for the link! Baci