Sunday, 5 September 2004
The Trunk on the Float Went "Toot, Toot, Toot"
Another of my yearly "markers" is the Fête de Ganesh. A parade through a northern neighborhood of Paris, it's a wonderful reminder of just how cosmopolitan the city can be, on a good day.
Today was made for this kind of parade: bright sun, clear skies, very comfortable temperatures. Perfect conditions for the beautiful, vibrant colors on display and packed crowds that the parade attracts. This is the fifth year that I've gone, with probably the best conditions of the three times that were sunny.
I discovered the parade purely by accident the first year that I lived here. It became one of my first "traditions", and every following year I've assembled different groups to enjoy the spectacle. This year included Heather, of course, and a few other friends. Days and events like this help you to forget how gray and bland Paris can actually become after a time.
Thanks for the mini-vacation, mini elephant dude.