As of today we have been in Paris for four whole days. In those four whole days we have thoroughly exhausted ourselves in our lengthy explorations of the city. Below I've included some highlights.
Most memorable
eating spot: eating a delicious chocolate pastry under the pleasant shade of
trees… while in a cemetery (in my defense, many Parisiens faisaient la même chose).
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| Une tarte au chocolat |
The best food I’ve had is simple and fresh. My favorite meal so far has been a sandwich
of fresh-baked bread with tomato, brie, and chèvre that I ate with friends in
front of the Centre Pompidou. You will not hear me complain about the warm pain au chocolat I have for breakfast
every morning here. Our hostel buys
them, as well as its loaves of bread and croissants, fresh every morning. I’ve found a people who, like me, find
excuses to eat chocolate at every meal of the day, and I’m happy to have made
it.
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| A mural near the Pompidou (modern art museum) |
Best park (as of today, which is our fourth day here): Le Parc Montsouris. A friend and I spent a good hour sitting on a
bench in this park this morning people watching. Since Sunday is a day the French set aside to spend
with family, we watched a entertaining parade of petits enfants, tiny versions of their well-dressed parents,
tottering along the path, chasing pigeons, and frolicking in the grass.
Honestly I would love nothing more than to spend hours over a meal with friends here. Every café I pass has this perfect, glowing ambience and is filled with people. I cannot wait to join them.
Seen as of today: Notre Dame,
Sacre Coeur, Montmartre, Bastille, le
Tour Eiffel, boat tour of the Seine
Still to explore: Le Quartier
Latin, Les Halles, and
spontaneous coffee at a petit café (**This list will continue to grow as I learn
more about Paris.)
See below for pictures of our explorations in Montmartre:
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| Exploring Montmartre |
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| Sacre Coeur |
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