Living in a new city is like breath of fresh air. I am so much in awe of this new humungous city.. the sheer size has stumped me. It also seems to me like its a breeze for everyone around but i struggle to find my way.
Now realise should have never given up learning French! Am beginning to like Paris but also counting days before i leave.
The Eiffel tower has got to be the most touted yet a little disappointing structure. For me personally atleast.
Instead the metro rail has had me in awe! what engineering ! what vision!.
The most baffling thing so far has been to come to terms with the idea of crossing country borders in single digit hours. how! From France to Germany on TGV was ok. But Germany to Austria in 30 mins... to fill petrol coz its 20 cents cheaper really??? ya!
Running around the city finding the small little cafes and the pretty buildings.Orange yellow, red, fuchsia tiny flowers from the pots of the balconies. The annoying puffs of cigarette and dog poos i need to watch out for on every single street.The fashion aware crowd! I am so glad people realise track pants+sneakers are not acceptable anywhere ...except indoors(may b!). There is a note of perfumes i recognize.. chanel no5, YSL or the fave issey miyake. All men look dapper. So very impressed! Every city has a unique signature and for me so far Paris == Pretty. The windows/displays of the stores are so well thought out. I dont know if its arty but it sure is a welcome change. So very inviting! God give me the power to know when to stop shopping :D
Now realise should have never given up learning French! Am beginning to like Paris but also counting days before i leave.
The Eiffel tower has got to be the most touted yet a little disappointing structure. For me personally atleast.
Instead the metro rail has had me in awe! what engineering ! what vision!.
The most baffling thing so far has been to come to terms with the idea of crossing country borders in single digit hours. how! From France to Germany on TGV was ok. But Germany to Austria in 30 mins... to fill petrol coz its 20 cents cheaper really??? ya!
Running around the city finding the small little cafes and the pretty buildings.Orange yellow, red, fuchsia tiny flowers from the pots of the balconies. The annoying puffs of cigarette and dog poos i need to watch out for on every single street.The fashion aware crowd! I am so glad people realise track pants+sneakers are not acceptable anywhere ...except indoors(may b!). There is a note of perfumes i recognize.. chanel no5, YSL or the fave issey miyake. All men look dapper. So very impressed! Every city has a unique signature and for me so far Paris == Pretty. The windows/displays of the stores are so well thought out. I dont know if its arty but it sure is a welcome change. So very inviting! God give me the power to know when to stop shopping :D
