Paris
Day 21c: I’m on a Boat!
So I snuck out of work for a few hours to run up to see more Improv. Don’t worry, I worked late when I got home to make up for it. This time, it was The Improfessionals performing their own format “Impro Flicks.” It was a short form format where each actor took a turn […]
Day 21b: The Grocery Store
There are two grocery stores near me. Each of them is about a block and a half in opposite directions. I tend to go to Monop because the staff is friendlier. I ran out tonight to get snacks, and wanted to make a few observations about the grocery store itself. These things also apply to […]
Days 20 & 21: In which our hero tries (and fails) to get into Musée d’Orsay (twice)
I launched from my domicile with Museum Spelunking in my heart on Tuesday morning. Hopping on the 1 train, I made my way to the Louvre-Rivoli stop, crossed the river, and walked along the Seine until I found myself at the Musée d’Orsay. And what I found there shocked me. The line was totally redonkulously […]
Day 19: Subway in the Rain
A lot of people are expressing condolences because it’s been raining so much while I’m here. Seriously? Not necessary. I think cities are at their most beautiful when it’s raining. Yes, I get a little wet, and yes, I’ve got a sore throat, but then I also get pictures like this when the timing is […]
Day 18: Eux – Compagnie d’Improvisation
I pushed myself WAY too hard on Saturday, so Sunday became a day of lay in bed, read some books and drink lots of tea. Stupid tonsils. I did, however, get myself out of bed in time to make it to the 18:30 (that’s 6:30 for your 12 hour clockheads) show at le Bout Theatre […]
Day 17: la Sainte-Chapell
Woke up this morning feeling like my tonsils climbed up into my sinuses and wedged themselves there. NOT good. So I let myself sleep in really really late. Made some hot tea and oatmeal once I got up. Showered, and when I was feeling nearly human, I wrapped myself in my new scarf and ventured […]
Day 16: Plague!
Woke Friday morning with a little burr in my throat. Started work early because there were some things I wanted to get done for the boss before the West Coast woke up. By the time I broke for lunch, I was getting a little phlegmy. But Michi and I ran downstairs to Schwartz’s Deli and […]
Day 15: l’Arc de Triomphe & le Tour Eiffel
The clouds were totally having a lightswitch rave in the morning. Bright to dark, bright to dark over and over again for a while. But once feet hit pavement it was pretty consistently bright. This was “The Day of Super Tourist Spots” with a visit to l’arc de triomphe and le tour Eiffel back to […]
Day 14: I think I’m forgetting something…
I was down to my last €50 note, so I *HAD* to get to the money place today to exchange traveler’s checks. A hop on the metro, one transfer, and I was there in less than 20 minutes. Less than 20 minutes after that, I had traded $1000 for €713. With no exchange fee, unlike […]
Day 13: Rainy Days and Tuesdays Always Get Me Down (for doing laundry)
The thermometer on my computer said that it was 45 out, and the rain was pretty insistent, so I declared a “Stay Inside All Day” day. Spent the morning doing the rest of my laundry, going through some donation stuff for Un-Scripted, harassing people via email and WhatsApp, and generally farting around the apartment. Started […]