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Europe » France » Île-de-France » Gentilly October 23rd 2008

DAY 1 From London, I took the Eurostar "Chunnel" train to Paris which travels across the English Channel via an underwater tunnel. It began as a peaceful train ride as I enjoyed the views of grazing cows and sheep on the open fields, and every few miles or so little towns sprung up with small cottage homes and always a church in the city center marked by its high steeple roof top. But my peace was interrupted by the couple sitting catacorner from me talking so loud that everyone on the train car knew their entire Paris itinerary, hotel room and credit card information included. It wasn't so much the both of them, but the girlfriend whose volume was turned up way too high. It didn't help either that they were enjoying themselves over not ... read more
Pigalle
La Sacre C'oeur
Moulin Rouge

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Gentilly October 11th 2008

Okay -- so before I entertain you with my London blog, I decided to go into more detail about Couchsurfing since most of you are unfamiliar with the concept and I'm going to reference it quite frequently from this point forward. Up to now, I've kept the concept pretty vague as its a bit detailed to explain and not easy to grasp first-hand, but I'm opening up in sharing what Couchsurfing is all about in hopes that you'll gain a full understanding, and maybe an appreciation of it, as it is the foundation of my travels and experiences throughout Europe. First, let me familiarize you with some abbreviations I will use often. So PAY ATTENTION people! CS = Couchsurfing CSer = Couchsurfer As a couchsurfer, you participate in one or more of the following ways: Host- ... read more
House of Hayden - LBC
London
London CSers




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