in Paris
cool, i finally stumbled upon an internet cafe so i can post and catch up on email.
i arrived yesterday afternoon and found my hotel with no problem. the hotel is pretty spartan and everything is quite old but it's not that bad. the location is convenient, just a few minutes walk from the Metro and quite close to the Gare du Nord. it costs a bit more than a hostel but all the hostels i tried to reserve were filled. for 10 more euros, at least i have my own room and sink. the shower and toilets are shared but are decent.
one of the best things about Paris is that cafes and patisseries are EVERYHWERE. i'm in heaven. people really seem to enjoy lounging around and people watching. i think in the US i'm more used to seeing people in a hurry and on the run. i haven't lounged around in the cafes yet since i'm mostly grabbing un express and un pain au chocolat a porter in the morning. this saves me some time to get to my sightseeing destination. i figure i'll enjoy the cafes later in the afternoon when my energy wanes or my legs get tired. there's a LOT of walking.
i went to see the Tour Eiffel last night and it was very beautiful all lit up against the night sky. i went to the second level to see the view from there but it was quite chilly and rainy. i kind of felt like it was one of those must do things but it wasn't all that. i walked along the Rue St. Dominique and Rue St. Cler as well.
this morning i went to Notre Dame and there was a ceremony going on - a new priest was being ordained. there was a procession of priests and music. i guess it's sort of like mass only it's not Sunday and the ceremony was broadcast on a big screen outside as well. i visited Ile St.Louis which was very quaint. there were many restaurants, cafes, gourmet shops, boulangerie/patisseries. actually, the area around Notre Dame pretty much has all that.
i think Ste. Chapelle and the Louvre is next. perhaps i'll also do a night tour tonight as well. i've got two more days in Paris before I head over to Porto.
i arrived yesterday afternoon and found my hotel with no problem. the hotel is pretty spartan and everything is quite old but it's not that bad. the location is convenient, just a few minutes walk from the Metro and quite close to the Gare du Nord. it costs a bit more than a hostel but all the hostels i tried to reserve were filled. for 10 more euros, at least i have my own room and sink. the shower and toilets are shared but are decent.
one of the best things about Paris is that cafes and patisseries are EVERYHWERE. i'm in heaven. people really seem to enjoy lounging around and people watching. i think in the US i'm more used to seeing people in a hurry and on the run. i haven't lounged around in the cafes yet since i'm mostly grabbing un express and un pain au chocolat a porter in the morning. this saves me some time to get to my sightseeing destination. i figure i'll enjoy the cafes later in the afternoon when my energy wanes or my legs get tired. there's a LOT of walking.
i went to see the Tour Eiffel last night and it was very beautiful all lit up against the night sky. i went to the second level to see the view from there but it was quite chilly and rainy. i kind of felt like it was one of those must do things but it wasn't all that. i walked along the Rue St. Dominique and Rue St. Cler as well.
this morning i went to Notre Dame and there was a ceremony going on - a new priest was being ordained. there was a procession of priests and music. i guess it's sort of like mass only it's not Sunday and the ceremony was broadcast on a big screen outside as well. i visited Ile St.Louis which was very quaint. there were many restaurants, cafes, gourmet shops, boulangerie/patisseries. actually, the area around Notre Dame pretty much has all that.
i think Ste. Chapelle and the Louvre is next. perhaps i'll also do a night tour tonight as well. i've got two more days in Paris before I head over to Porto.
Sue, this is so cool!! I hope you're having a lot of fun. Louvre!! Can't wait. Your blog has already been "favorited" by me. I also fwded your site to Nette & Willa. Will catch up with you soon =)Steelybuns
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Sue, this is so cool!! Hope you're having a ton of fun. Your site has already been "favorited" by me. I also fwded your blog to Nette & Willa. Hope to catch up soon & take care of yourself! =) We'll see you in a month hopefully!
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