I can't believe how fast time flies by. I was just seriously packing and going crazy ensuring I cleaned everything, packed everything and made sure everything was ready for the trip. Not only have I arrived in Paris, but its almost time to go (at the time of this writing - tomorrow morning!!)
So... when people associate Paris, they ask me a lot of things, did I see the Louvre? Champs-Élysées? Eiffel Tower? and the weird thing the answer is - no, no and no. To be honest, I spent little to no time in "Paris" for the exception of driving through it...
Yes, I have seen those places, but this isn't my second or third time here, I think its my 6-7th time in Paris and this particular trip was to hang out with a friend and catch up on school work and relax while enjoying Paris - specifically Vincennes, Paris - which is where I have been staying for the last couple of times.
This particular trip was a combination of sight seeing, hanging out with locals, barely understanding (rarely talking) in French, everytime I come to France, I seem to speak less and less French. I probably just need to live here for a year and become a master of this language (but that's probably another trip).
Alright, so this trip, I visited Versailles for the first time and it was so beautiful. Its just one of those things where you have to see for yourself the sheer magnitude, pristine surroundings and the various statues and castle is just breathtaking. Actually, Marc made me close my eyes and I walked half a block with a my eyes clothes (which is quite scary) and even up some stairs. wow. so beautiful.
Another day, I spent it with locals (well Marc's maman, brother) in Maisons-Laffitte. What was I doing in Maisons-Laffitte? Well, it was the annual yard sale! Locals in the city sell their things in the city center - highly organized (of course), with everyone choosing to participate having a certain section, which expanded 5 square blocks of the city center. It was really cool. I mean, seriously - who else gets to participate in selling things hanging out with French peeps away from Paris and just conversing. Funny story - there was a lady who was interested in a sponge - she asked (in French), is the sponge "new"? I told her that the item was 4 euros. HAHAHAH.
I also ran here in Vincennes, its actually one of my favorite places to run. There are many lakes, beautiful green scenery, right next to a castle. In the morning, I would run and then go straight to the boulangerie to buy croissants, eat breakfast and shower! I mean seriously, its a great place to be.
Of course partying! Yes, I drank one night (way too much wine), smoked too much cigs (that night - I haven't had any since)...
Oh food. lol yes the food here is just funtabolous.
Marc's maman is so sweet. She even bought me escargot and champagne (and crepes for dinner!)
Well, you're probably waiting for pictures, so here they are...
From here, I am heading to Porto in the morning an pretty much spending the whole day traveling. I mean the WHOLE day, flying and then the bus to A Coruña then to Ferrol. Long day tomorrow, just relax and packing today! That and more croissants. Seriously - I've had about 20 while I'm here... =]
Mahalo for reading.
Until next time.
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