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My journey to Europe

Mr. Romantic and I went to Europe! We planned a 16-day trip to visit Paris, London, Bath and Salisbury. I was very excited to go! … and a little nervous…  My only plane trips until then were the ones Mr. Romantic and I took last year to NYC and back.  This plane trip from Montreal to Paris was a significantly longer one (7 hours or so). I handled it well. "So, 16 days… whaddya bring with you, minimalist?”   I’m glad you asked! Just like with our trip to NYC, I packed light. I only brought what fit in my carry-on, travel belt, and purse. To prepare for the trip, I read blogs and other articles giving advice on what to wear in the cities we were to visit to blend in and not look like a tourist. It mentioned the type of shoes you should wear. A little boot with a heel and fancier, but casual flats. Finding comfortable shoes is difficult for me. The only pair of shoes I could find that didn’t hurt my feet were dark grey athletic shoes. I was feeling a little self-conscious about wear