the village of chartres, a much smaller but equally beautiful parisian city.
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we were bused there on our second day in paris, and were given the opportunity to explore the impressive cathedral and its grounds, as well as a little time to wander about the city itself. it was so bustling with the typical activity of a rural village. the storefronts were quaint and unique, and the homes were built right into the hilly landscape. its beauty was a simplistic one; instead of the rush of traffic and noise that paris was, chartres was quiet – real, but surreal. i treated myself to a small sandwich and a pastry for lunch from a street bakery not too far from the cathedral, practicing what little french i knew and smiling politely at the baker. i enjoyed my treat on a park bench in a tiny outdoor plaza, enjoying the sunshine and counting my blessings.
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