Entries in Life in Paris (56)
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Saturday is my play time – exploring different neighborhoods, shopping, trying new bistros, etc. Before I left for Paris, my neighbor, Jane, gave me a card that said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a new pair of shoes.” I wholehearted agree, so I thought I would do a little shoe shopping.
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I'm finally starting to feel like I have a routine - which goes a long way to making me feel grounded. The days now pass with a familiar rhythm that pushed me forward. And I have to say, I'm pretty content.
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Our first mission of the day is to head north to the edge of town. Our destination? The Marche Aux Puces (flea market). As we ascend from the Metro, we see a very different side of Paris. This is probably one of the poorest parts of town. Crime is abundant as is the diversity among the faces. Everything seems a little more urgent here, and people don’t seem as calm and content.
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I’ve decided this first week in Paris to play tourist. My good friend John arrived yesterday and we visited La Tour Eiffel at sunset. If you’ve never seen this site in person, it’s truly awe-inspiring, even to a skeptic like John. Since it’s nearing sunset, we decided to visit the three observation decks high above the city. It’s truly a breathtaking site and somehow makes the city look small and manageable.
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The French are celebrating my arrival in France with a bang – literally. After my 18 hour journey and a few hours sleep, I stumble through customs and pick up my bag. I’m impressed that I’ve only packed two bags for my year-long journey.
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