Some thoughts about Paris

September 2, 2008 at 6:26 AM

It seems that I cannot go anywhere without meeting new people. I did go out to play last night and ended up getting kicked out of the area in front of Notre Dam after only making a few Eruos, Next, I went and played on a small Rue where there were many bars. It seemed as though this would be a decent pitch, but after 25 minutes and only 3 Euro, I changed my mind. It is my opinion, at this point, that Europeans are tight-asses. They are used to never tipping, so they tip really badly. A 50 cent piece here would be a usual one dollar tip in the US and a two Euro tip here is equivalent to a five dollar tip in the US. I still have not had one 5 Euro tip here.

But, money problems aside, I love Paris! I really need to figure out how to reduce the file size of the photos that I have so that I can post on my blog. It really is a truly wondrous place. I willl work on this problem some more today and expect that I will figure it out. If not, I will just post all of my photos on one of those online sharing sights. I'll keep everyone updated.

So, after my defeat in the realm of busking, I decided to go see the eiffel tower for one last time before I leave for Brussels. I got to see It sparkle! There are many free light shows in Paris every night, with the star of the show being the Tower. In the park below the Tower, I met some study abroad students from New York and then some girls from the UK. I've probably made 10 new friends in the last 4 days. It's fantastic.

There are some things that do suck about Paris though, and topping the list would be in the in-availability of water. I walked from one side of Paris to the other last night and I didn't find any water (to buy or for free) until I nearly reached the Tower. All the shops close early here. It seems that they don't have any 24-hour grocers and unlike New York, there are no street venders, which a bad enough problem by itself! (No late night Gyro.) If you want water, you would have to go sit down at a restaurant and buy something.

Well, thats about all for this entry. I have to make my TGV reservation...

From Tess Z
Posted on September 2, 2008 at 12:52 PM

Greg, I am enjoying reading about your adventures. Be safe and have fun.

From Lynn Meinor
Posted on September 2, 2008 at 11:39 PM

Greg, Good to hear you're traveling in Europe!! I knew you would love it! The girl's and I are enjoying reading your Blogs, keep them coming. Hope to see you this summer! Lynn

From Joe Fischer
Posted on September 3, 2008 at 5:17 AM

Greg,
Love your stories !
Am certain every day is filled with
adventure !
Keep posting.

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