Guest post by DJ Mermaid:In France, they'll call her DJ Sirène

March 26, 2016 • Posted in careers/jobs for people who are blind, guest blog, travel, Uncategorized, Writing for Children by

DJ Mermaid is learning French now.

Dj’s dream paradise

by DJ Mermaid

Bonjour mes amis!

My bedroom wall decor!

My bedroom wall decor!

Every mermaid/DJ has to have her own get-away! Mine happens to be on an entirely different continent.
As you may have guessed, we have arrived in Paris, France!! (Not really, but in the post we have, OK?) My dream itinerary for Paris and the rest of France goes something like this:

Day1: Get off plane and go freshen up at the hotel (make sure hotel bed has view of La Tour Eiffel and call the window bed before Mommy does). Have a picnic under La Tour Eiffel consisting of four things: bread, wine, cheese, and assorted box of macaroons. Ride up to the top of La Tour Eiffel and take a ridiculous selfie!

Day 2: Go to La Louvre and see statue that Daddy fell asleep in front of when he was in Paris once before and other historic paintings/sculptures. Take a Stroll down La Champs-Élysées and see the jewelry they have for sale (I would like an emerald ring engraved with lilies of the valley). Go out to dinner at a famous bistro and order deux chose: A ham and fromage sandwich (or croquet monsieur) and a chocolate hazelnut crepe.

Day 3: The French countryside: Go to a charming little shop and get some escargot (snail) and green bean stew/dish. Take a class on how to make a croissant — a buttery, flaky pastry authentically French. Go to Versailles — King Louie the 14th’s lavish and extravagant palace. Take a train ride back into Paris

Day 4: Take le Metro up to Montramarte – the artist district that has a lot of fabric stores, and buy a blue silk embroidered with white doves. I will also buy some French makeup and Chanel’s No.5 perfume.

Day 5: Final Day in Paris. Go to Palace Luxemburg. GO HOME!!

Well, that’s the end of my 6th post.

Sue Doyle On March 27, 2016 at 4:14 pm

You certainly are an adventurous little mermaid! The croissant part made me hungry. I’m gonna go fix some dinner! Happy Easter!!

Pappou On March 27, 2016 at 11:36 pm

An adventurous and joyous choice of getaway! I’m certain you will capture their hearts, just as you’ve captured ours with your spirited writing! I wonder what that blue silk fabric with the embroidered doves will become…
Love your writing, and thanks for sharing your adventures and dreams with us!

bethfinke On March 27, 2016 at 11:58 pm

Funny, Pappou: I asked Dj Mermaid the exact same thing when we met on Friday: the image was so beautiful, I wondered what she’d do with the fabric. Her answer then? “I don’t know.” .

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DJ Mermaid On March 29, 2016 at 8:51 am

You are welcome!

Nancy Yacullo On March 28, 2016 at 11:37 pm

I loved the trip to Paris you just took us on. Your itinerary is fabulous and so is your writing! Bon voyage, DJ Mermaid.

bethfinke On March 29, 2016 at 5:27 am

Bien sur que oui!

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DJ Mermaid On March 29, 2016 at 8:52 am

Now I just have to go there for real!

bethfinke On March 29, 2016 at 9:31 am

Avec moi, j’espere.

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