I have to apologise seriously, but since posting the pic of the group toasting Penny which was after the glasses being poured I realise i never told them I would be posting in the net. I don't feel comfortable doing that without express permission. If you want to see pic please PM me. I realise this is stuffs up the sentiment of my gesture and I again apologise. Really do.
I can write again what i had:
I mentioned to group this:
I had a friend called Penny who wanted to visit Paris but passed away recently.
I said Penny was our age and lived life full despite her illness and never let it stop her. She was a great person who advice and support was well respected on a internet forum I visit. We toasted her "Salut Penny". Which is french for cheers and can be hello or goodbye.
Also i apologise for the small pics and change in plans. The canal /river cruise felt sad and I wanted to do it in a happy place. The group was that. The moment was that. Hence the smiles in the pic I have deleted.
The french believe in a life well lived, the bon vivant: which translates roughly as "one who lives life well" Penny lived that creed.
Despite knowing what was coming, she did not wallow or dwell but accepted to fight, to live and enjoy each bit of time, be she had many, or few. A wonderful person that touched many of us here.
RIP PENNY and in your memory, some more pics of "your" Paris Adventure.