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With children in tow, writer Deirdre Kelly returns to Paris and finds insight and inspiration in the magical storefronts of the Grands Magasins district ...Read the full article
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Andrew Kelmers from Fernandina Beach, United States writes: Of the children the author saw running happily from window to window, how many were immigrants from the new cities on the perimeter of Paris?
- Posted 22/12/07 at 10:23 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment
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Peter Herbert from thunder bay, writes: I think the author's intent was to paint a Christmas scene in our heads depicting the magic of Christmas. It's a shame the two previous comments suck the joy out of the article. Christmas is a joyous time of year, please try to enjoy it and leave your negative comments till much later
- Posted 22/12/07 at 2:36 PM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment
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Maria Gatti from Montreal, Canada writes: Andrew, there are lots of children of colour(s) within the city of Paris proper. Trust me.
Deirdre, I'll be looking for your writings. This little piece is lovely. One quibble:
"No matter how far we travel, it seems we cannot escape the comforts of our own traditions".
Not WE, YOU, or many people. I've always been utterly happy to be in Paris at Christmastime. Sure, I miss friends and family here (Montreal - alas the Globe software wont allow me to use the proper accents) but I miss my dear ones across the pond just as much when I'm here.
I assume you speak French, but it might remain a bit "foreign" for you. Remember Nancy Huston, who is from the Prairies!
And I do miss being able to gallivant about, now that we are trudging through piles of dirty snow...- Posted 22/12/07 at 8:34 PM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment
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Juan Valdez from Canada writes: Tip for Tourists: The Opera in Paris doesn't have to be expensive as suggested by this article. In fact, it is very accessible. Last week I scored three tickets to Haendel's Alcina, on Dec 26th, for 10 euros each. The cheap tickets are only available from the Box Office, not online or through 3rd party resellers. For most shows you can score seats, as long as you buy them at least one week ahead of time. In some cases, for "less famous" operas/ballets, you can still get good deals up a few days before.
- Posted 23/12/07 at 3:29 AM EST | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment
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