Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2023 05:20:53 +0000 (UTC) From: Harry Broom Subject: Return to Barcelona 20 gay/adult-youth Return to Barcelona 20 Adam Stein was generous, and he didn't mind dipping into his trust fund now and again; and with my help organised a Christmas celebration in Paris. He wanted to celebrate me finishing my medical degree and wanted to bring our group together. Rafa would come from Barcelona and Alex from Boston. We were all keen to meet Alex who was talking to Rafa about marriage. Anna, Adam, Klaus, and I would fly in from Johannesburg. Adam flew us all business class and I was at the window as we approached Paris. I spotted some of Paris's most famous landmarks. The Eiffel Tower, standing tall in the Champ de Mars, was unmistakable. I also briefly saw the Louvre Museum, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica at the top of Montmartre. I noticed various green spaces and parks scattered throughout the city which provided a contrast to the urban sprawl, and I was reminded that Paris was a dense city. The view from the airplane window showcased the tightly packed streets and buildings that give the city its energy and character. Our hotel was located very close to Notre Dame. It was a grand Renaissance-type building with a welcoming lobby. The suite with three rooms was beautifully furnished was located on the second floor and was spacious. We showered and got ready to walk the streets of Paris, heading along the Seine to the Eiffel Tower. Rafa and Alex hadn't arrived yet. Paris was freezing and I don't think the temperature reached 10 degrees that day. The tower was welcoming, and we took an elevator to the viewing deck which had spectacular views in all directions. The wind was chilly, and it wasn't pleasant outside, so we took a taxi back to the hotel. Alex and Rafa had arrived, and we all made our introductions. It was wonderful to see Rafa again and seeing him reminded me of my school days when we first met. Alex was just as Rafa had described him, tall blond, with curly hair, and blue eyes. He had a warm smile and gave me a tight hug, he seemed to connect well with the rest of the group. He quickly ended up with Anna on a small couch near the window chatting, while Rafa and Klaus also sat catching up. Adam and I went to test out the double bed in our room. We snuggled together kissing and I fondled his cock which was growing in my hand. I wanked him as we kissed and then went down to suck him. I enjoyed swallowing Adam's load and he then went down and did the same to me. I thought of how lucky I was to have Adam in my life. As I lay on the bed, I recalled how he took me in when my parents chucked me out, and how he has supported me through my studies. That night we enjoyed a French dinner in the dining room. Anna spoke about her research and told us all how grateful she was that we freely shared so much information. She spoke about her first chapter and how she was interpreting our first sexual encounters. Alex was particularly interested and engaged with her a lot more. We spoke about Paris and Klaus spoke about returning to Germany for a while to make contact with his family. After drinking a couple of bottles of wine we called it a night and returned to our suite. Klaus joined Adam and I in bed. We snuggled together and kissed. I asked Klaus and Adam to have sex with me and they took turns celebrating my hole. They approached me from different sides and fondled my cock and kissed me too. They tried to make it a celebration of me like they had done years before. Once things quietened down, I thought about the two men in bed with me and how fortunate I was. I admired their beauty in the moonlight streaming through the window. Klaus was asleep already. Adam was still awake as he lay playing with my hair, and he told me how much he loved me. The next morning Rafa and I were up early. We needed to find the Church of St Gervais where the Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem gathered for prayers every day. His cousin had joined this congregation a few years ago and he was hoping to see her. We arrived just after eight to a sung liturgy, the chants were from another world, and the grandeur of the Church, and its stained-glass windows and magnificent pillars was overwhelming. Rafa met his cousin after Mass and arranged to see her while we were in Paris. I was content and happy while in Mass I composed a short Haiku: In love's gentle glow, Two hearts dance, embraced as one, Joy blooms, free to grow. We enjoyed a continental breakfast together at the hotel and broke up into smaller groups to explore Paris, agreeing to meet after lunch to visit the Louvre together. Klaus, Alex, and I decided to visit the Picasso Museum. Klaus and Alex had both studied art and I thought it would be great to benefit from their shared knowledge. It was freezing and Klaus and I were certainly not used to these extreme temperatures. The atmosphere was electric, buzzing with the energy of visitors who, like us, were impressed by the genius behind these artworks. We were immersed in the world of Picasso's artistic evolution. The museum is a treasure trove of his work, a journey through time. As we wandered around, we saw the vibrant colours and bold strokes that depict the various phases of his life. Each painting told a story—whether it's the distortion of figures or the abstract representations, they all reflect Picasso's unique creativity and imagination. The sculptures, and those in the garden, were striking too, displaying a fusion of unconventional materials and forms. The Parisian views from the museum windows provided unique perspective of the city and we realise that people live in the city. Klaus and Alex seemed to be more captivated with each other than the museum, and they appeared to share similar worldviews even though came from different worlds. We ate croissants for lunch in a patisserie near the museum. I suspected that Klaus was falling for Alex as I listened to them talking on our way to the Louvre. Adam organised the tickets and we met the others outside the glass pyramid on the piazza. Navigating through this cultural treasure trove as we embarked on a journey through time, we found ourselves face-to-face with masterpieces—the Mona Lisa, her enigmatic smile drawing the crowds like a magnet; the Winged Victory of Samothrace, poised in breathtaking splendour atop her staircase; and the Venus de Milo, serene and timeless in her beauty. Each room held a different era, telling a different story. Ancient Egyptian artifacts echoed tales of pharaohs and gods; classical sculptures depicted grace frozen in stone; and Renaissance paintings transported us to a world of artistic revolution. The hum of crowds filled the rooms, and we almost lost track of time, we were so captivated by the artistry and history within the walls. Alex commented: "The Louvre is not just a museum—it is an immersion into the collective soul of humanity, where every stroke of a brush or chisel seems to echo through the ages." That night we had dinner at a Michelin-rated restaurant near the hotel. It was Anna's treat. Le Grande Vefour has been around for 200 years and lives up to its name. When you enter the restaurant, you're taken back in time. Embellished with delicately carved panelling with Louis XVI-style garlands, the entrance gives access to two different rooms; on the walls, mirrors share the space with famous glass-protected paintings. Inspired by Pompeian frescoes in the neo-classical style, much like under the Empire, the themes for decoration- fish, game, flowers, and women with baskets of flowers – awake the guests' desire for good food. On the ceiling, roses and garlands frame allegories of women, painted like 18th-century Italian ceilings. I won't say too much about the food, as you'll have to taste it yourself sometime. The champagne was magnificent, and Anna and Adam congratulated me, the new doctor in the house. It was freezing and we rushed back to the hotel. Alex and Rafa asked Klaus to join them that night and Rafa told me that they took a shower together when they got back. He said that it was good for them to be together, and they enjoyed familiarising themselves with each other's bodies. They wanked each other, kissed, and sucked each other off and it was all very sensual under the hot shower. They slept together that night and enjoyed the intimacy. Rafa reminded me that he and Alex had no problem with open relationships, and Klaus told me that he had an unbelievable time with them. I was happy for Klaus and always felt that he was a very needy person – not necessarily in a bad way. Adam, Anna and I made our way to the catacombs the next day, a strange place to visit you might say. It all goes back to the late eighteenth century when major public health problems tied to the city's cemeteries led to a decision to transfer their contents underground. Paris authorities chose an easily accessible site that was, at the time, located outside the capital: the former Tombe-Issoire quarries. The first evacuations were made from 1785 to 1787 and concerned the largest cemetery in Paris, the Saints-Innocents cemetery. The site was later consecrated as the "Paris Municipal Ossuary", and took on the mythical name of "Catacombs", like the Roman catacombs. In 1809, the Catacombs were opened to the public by appointment. It was Christmas Eve. That afternoon we went to see Notre Dame Cathedral which was still closed during rebuilding after the 2019 fire. There were a lot of tourists around and some people were giving guided tours. We crossed the river and had tea and cake at the restaurant at Shakespeare and Company. That night we all went ice skating at an ice rink on the Champs-Elysée, where there was a wonderful Christmas market. We were having fun skating, when Rafa got a call from his cousin Sr Maria, who had visited at the monastery in the afternoon. She wanted him to come and fetch her. I joined Rafa in a taxi. Maria was waiting outside with a small suitcase, and she hugged Rafa and put her bag in the car. The others had returned to the hotel and after introductions, we had coffee in the lounge. Adam and I drank a beer while Anna spoke to Maria. Anna agreed to share her room with Maria and that we would make plans in the morning. Alex and Rafa were keen for Maria to go back to Boston with them, and Anna suggested she visit South Africa. But visa requirements would delay things. Maria was a delightful person who, like her cousin Rafa, related easily. Her English wasn't great, but she was fluent in French, she was in her mid-twenties and was very attractive. That night Klaus slept with Rafa and Alex again. Adam and I showered and cleaned up before going to bed. I took out the lube from my bag and put it on the bedside table. We were quiet, and Adam told me in whispers what he and Hans got up to and asked me to fuck him first. I sucked him until he almost came, and then played with his hole and smeared the lube in. I massaged his hole using two fingers. He lubed up my cock and wanked me. I approached him from the front and slowly stuck my mushroom head into his hole. His cock bounced around as I began to thrust. He was good at it and was very relaxed. Adam squirmed as my cock rubbed against his prostate. I came when Adam shot his cum onto my stomach and licked a lot of the cum off him. The next morning it was Christmas and we all exchanged small gifts and wished each other. Rafa and Alex persuaded Maria to spend a month with them in Boston. Alex's apartment had two bedrooms and she was welcome to use one. She filled in the online VISA waiver and Adam purchased an e-ticket for her. Klaus quietly wished that it was him going to spend a month in Boston, but he had already decided to visit his family in Hamburg. It was a quiet Christmas, and we spent the morning in the suite lounge. It warmed up considerably and we spent that afternoon in Jardin du Luxembourg. The park was brimming with adults and children taking advantage of the improved weather. Adam and I had bought some fresh croissants at the bakery on the way, and we sat on the benches enjoying a snack. Anna and Maria were in deep conversation about life choices, and she encouraged Maria not to commit to anything too quickly. Maria was much happier and enjoyed seeing Rafa so joyful with all his friends.