I will post pictures soon, but I wanted to get the blog up and running since I'm getting pressure from certain individuals (you know who you are) to do so....sooner rather than later.
I arrived on Wednesday, May 1st which is a National Holiday in France. It was Labor day, perfect since I don't plan on Laboring for a year! Most things were shut down for the day so the city was fairly quite.
Mostly I can imagine myself as a stinky sweaty American here on holiday. I know enough French not be rude. Since my arrival the Parisians have been very hospitable.
After being here almost a week and being lost most of the time I can say I'm getting to know the city. I get on a train to find out I'm going in the wrong direction or I've taken the wrong train. I guess purchasing a month long pass doesn't necessarily make me an expert.
I plan on taking an above ground bus tour since most of my time has been on the subway and I need to get my bearings.
So far I've been to Maison de Victor Hugo (his mansion), the Pompidou (which I thought was a building under construction) , The Louvre (need to go back not enough time that day and too much to see), and The Eiffle Tower.
BTW the apartment in the Marais District is adorable. Tons of personality and I'm learning to live without a dishwasher or a clothes dryer.
