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The past 24 hours in Pairs have been a whirlwind (yesterday doesn't feel like it counts, so :). I have no idea what I was really expecting, but it certainly was not this!
Paris is, more or less, shockingly perfect. In the way that my dreamily glorification of it as well as my cynical brain version of it are actually both true. Like, the cobblestone streets and the cute buildings and the good food are here and real but also the hyper-commercialized more tourist-destination than real city are also very here and very real.
I was actually surprised at how kind, understanding, and accommodating cafe workers are. I knew that salaried workers means no obligation to sugary sweet disposition, but everyone I've spoken to has been so kind and very helpful when I forget a word or something. One other thing I was definitely surprised by (and happily so) was the price of food-- I mean I know its a little more on the expensive side, but it feels so much cheaper to not have tax and a 20% tip to add up in your head. Like you know what you're getting into, which I appreciate. I've also yet to be disappointed by a meal.
One thing that didn't really surprise me was the people. You can look around and simply see what a Parisian looks like. The clean-cut, simple clothes (that definitely are worth more than I ever will be), un-styled hair, little to no makeup, and a tote bag. Like, wow. For some reason, it really didn't take me by surprise.
And the architecture!!! I mean, I wasn't surprised by it alone, I was more surprised about how much I was excited and mesmerized by it.
3 Beautiful Things
1. day 2 breakfast (tartine, cafe creme, jus d'orange, and a croissant)
2. seeing the val de grace from my window
3. the shakespeare & co. stamp on my book
I apologize in advance for the lack of photos, I don't take many pictures because I prefer to just experience things as they are. The only photos I really took were either for reference or for sharing with my mom later!
Paris is, more or less, shockingly perfect. In the way that my dreamily glorification of it as well as my cynical brain version of it are actually both true. Like, the cobblestone streets and the cute buildings and the good food are here and real but also the hyper-commercialized more tourist-destination than real city are also very here and very real.
I was actually surprised at how kind, understanding, and accommodating cafe workers are. I knew that salaried workers means no obligation to sugary sweet disposition, but everyone I've spoken to has been so kind and very helpful when I forget a word or something. One other thing I was definitely surprised by (and happily so) was the price of food-- I mean I know its a little more on the expensive side, but it feels so much cheaper to not have tax and a 20% tip to add up in your head. Like you know what you're getting into, which I appreciate. I've also yet to be disappointed by a meal.
One thing that didn't really surprise me was the people. You can look around and simply see what a Parisian looks like. The clean-cut, simple clothes (that definitely are worth more than I ever will be), un-styled hair, little to no makeup, and a tote bag. Like, wow. For some reason, it really didn't take me by surprise.
And the architecture!!! I mean, I wasn't surprised by it alone, I was more surprised about how much I was excited and mesmerized by it.
3 Beautiful Things
1. day 2 breakfast (tartine, cafe creme, jus d'orange, and a croissant)
2. seeing the val de grace from my window
3. the shakespeare & co. stamp on my book
I apologize in advance for the lack of photos, I don't take many pictures because I prefer to just experience things as they are. The only photos I really took were either for reference or for sharing with my mom later!
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