Greetings from Sydney, Paris, or wherever we may be to wherever you may be. I’ve lived in Sydney since 1995 and have been visiting Paris for many years. Since 1998, I’ve had my own apartment there, between the Eiffel Tower and Musée Marmottan. I consider myself lucky but I’ve worked hard to make my own luck along the way, too.
Born and raised in northern New Jersey, U.S.A., I’m a graduate of the University of Michigan and previously lived in Fairfield County, Connecticut, working for a large multinational corporation. I’ve had a few travel articles published in Brooks Community Newspapers in Darien and Westport, Connecticut and “Eco-Traveller” Magazine, and am quoted several times in the book by Cynthia Harriman, “Take Your Kids to Europe.”
In 1995, I moved to Sydney with my husband, Gary, and our son, for what was to be a two-year international assignment with my job. We fell in love with Australia, and stayed. In due course, we became dual citizens of Australia and the U.S. In November 2002, Gary was diagnosed with inoperable cancer. He fought a courageous battle, including aggressive chemotheraphy which gave us precious additional months of life. Gary died in August 2003.
I met my partner, Clive, in September 2005. We live near Manly Beach, New South Wales, and spend our time in Sydney, Paris, and visiting family in the U.S. and England. We enjoy exploring new places and always try to make a little time for “just us” when we travel.
In 2008 I left my Asia Pacific executive position and the corporate world to pursue other interests, which include, bien sûr, spending even more time in Paris going forward.
Cheers and thanks for visiting,
Carolyn
