Exploration #1

Hier, my roommate Christine and I geared up for our first exploration around the city. The weather was immaculate-not a cloud in sight....thus, perfect the perfect setting to behave like a camera-wielding tourist. We walked near le champs elysee and underneath le tour eiffel. Also right as the sun rose earlier in the day, Sydney and I bought freshly baked pastries and shopped at our local grocerie store.

It was, in short, the perfect day to get to know the city a little bit better.

It's still feels slightly unreal to be living here. I experienced the same feeling this summer in New York. Though living in NYC this summer was a great test for the spring, I can already tell the cities differ greatly. This is clearly evident on the metro. Le metro in Paris is fairly clean, has a timer to let passengers know how soon the next metro will arrive, and no speaks above a murmur while riding. In New York, the stations always smell faintly of urine, one can wait up to 45 min waiting for a train, and I can always count on someone crazy to entertain me during the ride. I haven't decided which system I prefer. I think each is a summation of the city is serves.

Spotted on le metro. The most beautiful Frenchman I have ever seen. Christine agrees.

More photos from the day. I apologize for all of the gratuitous Eiffel Tower shots.