So… how does a small town girl from the outskirts of Pittsburgh end up living in Paris you ask? It’s a wonderful story. Sometimes I cannot believe it myself. But here I am. And for the last 9+years I have been living the dream.

My friends tell me I should share the journey, so that’s what I decided to do while I convalesce from knee replacement surgery.

It actually began about 31 years ago on my first trip to Paris. I was a flight attendant for a major airline. I was so excited to visit Paris. It had been on my wish list for awhile. I was fortunate enough to have attended school in Madrid when I was 16 but Paris! That was the ultimate destination of my dreams.

In my excitement I did not take the obligatory nap upon arrival to our hotel but instead I hit the ground running. I had no formal plans. I wanted to explore. I decided to walk and see the sights. With every step I fell in love with the city of lights. Somewhere in the back of my mind. I knew that I belonged here.

We only got the one day but I saw as much as I possibly could see. I decided that I would visit every chance that I could. I was relatively new to flying so holding a regular schedule of anything at all was out of the question but I was determined to find my way back as much as possible.

Thus begins the stories… and there so much to tell. I’ve led a full adventurous life with many unbelievable experiences. I have had the opportunity to do so much. I cannot wait to share it all.

Karolyn Denson Landrieux