Today was full of disappointments. To begin with, it was a Sunday. Everything's closed on Sundays. But you know, the morning started out alright. I woke up before Sarah so order has been restored, and we had some perfect croissants for breakfast. I didn't know croissants could be perfect until I had mine this morning. We … Continue reading Paris Day 9: *Sigh*
Paris Day 8: A Vacation
We climbed 387 steps to the top of Notre Dame, and that was only to the top. The view was killer. The wait was even longer than the catacombs, and it was cold all morning and most of the afternoon while we just stood there. I even wore a really cute pair of shorts, which was … Continue reading Paris Day 8: A Vacation
Paris Day 7: Fancy Schmancy
I'm starting this late, just because I got distracted by the internet. That's my only excuse. I started late this morning, too. We went to L'Arc de Triomphe today. I can't believe it took us a week to see something so monumental. Truthfully, though, maybe I've just seen too many pictures of it or something, … Continue reading Paris Day 7: Fancy Schmancy
Paris Day 6: Down To The Bones
According to Sarah, the Catacombs of Paris are technically a museum, which means our Museum-A-Day streak is still alive! We also went into a patisserie today, so I guess I can add those to the tally board. Museums: 6 Churches: 3 Patisseries: 4 Great. As I said, we visited the Catacombs of Paris today. We arrived at noon … Continue reading Paris Day 6: Down To The Bones
Paris Day 5: Jeepers Creepers!
Today, I got shat on by a pigeon. Here’s a picture if any of you are disgustingly curious. Apparently having a fucking bird fucking poop on you is supposed to be lucky. It fucking better be. *deep breath* Okay. Let me tell you about the day I just had. As I predicted in my last post, … Continue reading Paris Day 5: Jeepers Creepers!
Paris Day 4: Streaking
Last night wasn't fun. Sarah went to sleep while I still worked on yesterday's blog post and checked Facebook and stuff. Around midnight I finally went to bed...and then the neighbours across the hall came into their room, talking and laughing very loudly. I figured they'd quiet down in a few minutes, but they … Continue reading Paris Day 4: Streaking
Paris Day 3: Worn Out?
Sarah and I decided we'd take the morning off, since walking non-stop for the past three days has left us (mostly the feet part) feeling a little tired. We decided that, but only Sarah really took a break. I couldn't help it. When I'm somewhere exciting, I wake up, get ready, leave, and don't come back … Continue reading Paris Day 3: Worn Out?
Paris Day 2: Exploring, Getting Lost, and Other Touristy Things
"A spunky Canadian and an anxiety-ridden British go exploring in the cultural capital of Europe." That's how Sarah has put our little adventure, and it's pretty accurate. We started small this morning. Since I'm an avid reader and known to family and non-writer friends as "The Writer One" (and known to my writer friends as … Continue reading Paris Day 2: Exploring, Getting Lost, and Other Touristy Things
Paris Day 1: The Churches
Sarah and I had not planned to visit two cathedrals today; it just kind of happened. And the best part? They were both free! What we had planned to do was go for a backstage tour of the Grand Rex Cinema, but they were closed. So I bought a purse, and we went back to our … Continue reading Paris Day 1: The Churches
Arriving in Paris
Today I arrived in Paris, France, fresh off the Eurostar. My friend Sarah and I arrived at the station just before 3pm and spent a bit too much time wandering around in the vague direction of our hostel. We hoped we'd come across it by accident and did 180ºs when it felt like we were … Continue reading Arriving in Paris
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