Two studios, perhaps

When I read Rick Steves’ article on packing light (June ’08, pg. 82), I recalled a trip from about 10 years ago.

My husband and I were flying to Paris, where we had had an apartment for many years. A young couple in the seats ahead of us on the plane were enthusiastically celebrating their 10th anniversary by going to Paris, and Europe, for the first time. They had rented a studio apartment not far from us, so I asked if they would like a brief walking tour of that historic section of the city. They agreed enthusiastically, and we set an appointment for the next morning.

As we waited for our luggage to come off the conveyor, we saw their luggage come off. For a one-week stay they had five suitcases, a tote bag and a hanging bag.

I went to their studio apartment the next morning and the superintendent’s little girl told me, “They left last night. They couldn’t get all the suitcases into the studio.”

We never saw them again.

ABBIE SALNY

Wayne, NY