Paris, Longines Style

The invitation came out of nowhere to go to Paris to cover
the Longines Future Tennis Aces tournament for Tennis Recruiting and
the new fall watch line for Cocktails and Joints. I love anything that lets me combine lifestyle and tennis
stories so it didn’t take me too long to say “yes!”
My flights on American Airlines were uneventful. I didn’t
get into Business Class, but I did get to experience the Economy Comfort
seating. They served baked ravioli with lettuce and carrots with a brownie for
dessert. It wasn’t bad. I watched “Hyde on Hudson” (good movie) and actually
managed to sleep for six hours before the flight attendant woke me up to a warm
and tasty croissant and a blueberry yogurt.
I managed to get through customs quickly since you no longer
need to fill out all the forms when coming into Paris. The Longines driver was waiting for me as soon
as I got to baggage claim.
We hit a lot of traffic and it took an hour and a half to
get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to the hotel. I was staying with a few other
writers at InterContinental Paris Le Grand and my balcony looked out to the Opera
House.
I had some time to shower and eat one of my favorite French
lunches, Croque Monsieur, from room service before meeting with our group at
5:00 pm. We were going to the Shangri La Hotel for the Draw Ceremony. It was
quite a festive seen, with the young boys who were playing the tournament
mingling as they awaited their “fate” in the draw.
We also got to preview the new Longines Conquest Classic, a
beautiful watch that represents “Sport Elegance.” Hors d’ouerves were being
passed, though all were seafood so I stayed away. I did indulge in champagne,
chocolates and macaroons, though not too much as dinner was still to come.
We once again encountered a traffic jam. It was the most
crowded I had ever seen Paris. The only good thing about sitting in traffic was
a chance to see the Eiffel Tower, something I will never tire of seeing.
Dinner was a buffet set up for us at the Westin. I had fond
memories of staying there when I came for the Perrier
Jouët anniversary. It’s a modern gem near the Louvre and one of my
favorites in Paris.
The buffet was actually quite elegant, with seafood, veal
and duck, the latter two of which I enjoyed immensely. I had a napoleon-like
dessert before we headed back to the Le Grand Intercontinental.
welcome back and wishes you full on fun Paris again.and by the way beautiful watch.
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