Blogs from Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe - page 337

OK. Firstly I should point out that I was quite prepared to dislike Paris. I had specifically avoided visiting here on my last trip to Europe. To me a good holiday experience isn’t just about the destination - but also about the people. So……. given the reputation of Parisians for intolerance of those who don’t make an effort to speak their language, and the fact that I know basically no French (and for a three day visit wasn’t exactly going to take lessons), I wasn’t expecting things to run smoothly. And my experience here was certainly didn’t start off at all well. My journey from Edinburgh to Paris ended up to be quite an ordeal. First the plane was over an hour late (which isn’t great when you’re forced to get to the airport two hours ... read more

It is the eve of my return to America, as the Europeans call our country, and as any traveler would do I am reflecting on all I have done and all I have learned over the last 10 weeks. For example saying you are from The United States frequently brings a second of recognition that can be eliminated if you say America instead. As I mentioned in previous blogs I have also found that Americans are sadly not always well received here for the reasons we as Americans seem to so casually admit...we are in general much louder and more obnoxious than many European cultures. But what about all of the Americans that have successfully blended into the crowd, quiet and appreciative of their chance to learn about a foreign place and its people? This type ... read more

The view of the Eiffel Tower at night from Trocadero. We went took the metro here to catch when the city lights up the tower at 10:30pm. What an amazing view to be at. ... read more

So I've spend the last few days in Paris with my trip coming full circle to where it really began over 2 months ago. The weather is heaps better this time and the city is bustling with people shopping like crazy. I was told that for 6 weeks the stores have to hold crazy sales. I don't know who mandates that or if it's just something that happens every year but either way the streets are crowded and the stores are a disaster. It looks like the sales are pretty good though. I've only stopped a few places reminding myself I have very little space for anything. This would be a great place to note for all of you out there reading my blog that I am not bringing things home for everyone. I'm sorry to ... read more

hello from paris france. this will be my last entry for my travel blog. I know i kinda dropped the ball on this thing but anyways i have been having the time of my life and i can't believe that i have to go back home already. i have been so busy always on the go. well let me think the last time that i was on this thing was back in mannheim i think? i dont know but i do know that i have to many stories for this blog. i would pretty much have to write a book to tell u all about my adventures. i kinda did though i kept a through record of the events that took place while in berlin, munich, basel switzerland, and in paris. i will go ahead and ... read more