Brooks carried me through the streets of Paris, through the metros and trains and up and down the many, many, many stairs. Brooks rested along the Seine and enjoyed the many parks and trips to the Champs de Mar where we held class and enjoyed picnics.
Brooks supported me and helped me make new friends. With a pedometer securely fastened on his front, he kept track of all the steps I took in Paris (at least the steps I took with him) from June 20, 2014 until July 17, 2014. We walked 153,556 steps together; more than 48 miles. He was new when we started this trip and after 28 days, he’s just a little dusty.
Thanks to Brooks, I was able to really experience Paris, to walk through the different Arrondissements, and to see areas that most tourists don’t have an opportunity to see. Walking forces you to slow down, to take a look at your surroundings and appreciate your world. You don’t have to travel to another country to find new and unique sites. There is history all around you. It’s time to make your history.