Paris

Bonjour a Paris! If any reader hasn't ever been to Paris, I would highly suggest you drop what you're doing, log onto www.orbitz.com, and book a flight to Paris tomorrow. I'll be here until noon on Wednesday if you want to hang out. Seriously, this city is great. I remember how much I loved it in high school. Having the freedom to do anything is so much more liberating, and it makes it so much better. The hotel I'm in is very good for what it is and thank God for the BBC World. We were discussing the other day, how even in the midst of such a beautiful tongue as French, it's strangely comforting to hear a boring looking man speak with a stodgy British accent. Arrived via Eurostar on Saturday, where we were welcomed by probably the most disgusting weather ever. On our way to Notre Dame, I actually got mistaken for a French person when an Englishwoman asked me in haggard French to take a picture of a group of people. It felt great. Finally got in the cathedral, which was way cool because they were doing vespers as we were touring the cathedral. Gave it an awesome ambiance. Found Ryan, and we celebrated the start of break by eating in a restaurant that featured the most amazing duck and french fries I've ever had. Moving on, yesterday (Sunday) was museum day. After a morning trip to see the Eiffel Tower up close, the three of us hit up the Louvre and Musee d'Orsay in succession. We all have this Paris museum pass that pretty much lets us do anything we want. Both were amazing, I took advantage of a few audio tours I downloaded onto my iPod. The Musee d'Orsay is a must for any Paris visit, it's wonderful. Finished off the night by eating in a sandwich joint on the Champs Elysees, grabbing some coffee, and going up the Arc de Triomphe at night. This morning, we got up early and hit the Musee Picasso, then Sainte Chappelle before meeting Ryan again. Ryan is now off to Amsterdam, which leaves Emily and I with a day and a half left here. I know much of this post was wrote replay of what has occurred. Sorry, I will try to be more objective and analytical from now on. Just know that the trip is off to a great start. Everyone go to France as soon as you can, Paris especially. Look for another post sometime later this week (hopefully). Au revoir!