Once upon a time, a young Silicon Valley couple decided to spend their first Christmas together somewhere exciting. It would be a good time to explore what the world has to offer, along with escaping the often tumultuous family obligations that come with the holidays. They eventually decided to go to Paris (France, not Texas). This is day-by-day account of that journey.

We are happy to report that they returned from their trip not only still speaking, but very happy indeed. And most shockingly, they learned that most perceptions of the French are not true!




All text and photographs copyright © 1999 Sam A. Mahmoud and Sharilyn Horne.