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Paris, Day-1. Bad guide.

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October 13th 2008
We got to Paris yesterday afternoon and today went on a 'free' walking tour where you tip the guide as payment. We got stuck with a crazy American guy as a guide who said he "fucking hates Paris". He also would get everyone to stand close to him when he was talking about a landmark or something and then shout really really loud and his spit was flying everywhere. So we did a runner and left halfwa ... read more

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