Danielle and I happened upon our first French friend on the train ride from Germany. Thibault is a 23 year old Paris native who speaks fluent English, and he instructed us on everything Paris. Poor guy was dealing with two American girls who don't know a lick of French ( he says menage a trios doesn't count), but he cheerfully assured us, and I quote 'Your accents are so cute, they will forgive you.' He also wrote a list of places he recommends we frequent, categorized by what type of scene we feel like that night. The last category was 'Dirty Places" (the French equivalent to dive bars ... we hope ... )
Our new place is a charming little Bohemian flat located in the district of Paris called Belleville (questionable the gay district). There's nothing touristy about it (love this), and it's filled with the hustle bustle you would imagine in Paris. The streets are packed with lively pubs, cafes, open-air markets and one French speaking Asian with red hair operating a German hot dog stand (fact).
Aside from a few must-sees (ie Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre) we basically move from crepe stand to crepe stand. No real plan or agenda. Danielle has her handy little travel guides to keep us informed of where we are and the history behind all the places we go. And I have my credit cards to buy everything I see because I can't resist the fashion here!)
To summarize: I am having the time of my life with two of my best friends in one of the most amazing and fun cities in the world. Life is great. I'm afraid I might wake up! ;)
Editor's note: Apologies for not including Gustav, the German gnome, in my previous farewell. Daneille read my blog and was horrified that I forgot to mention him.
Gustav, my man, you served us well.
6 comments:
Cass,
Sounds like you're having a blast. I'm so happy you got to go on this trip. As seen as you get back we need to do drinks and the unedited version! Miss you tons!
Kate
Cass, it is fun to follow you. A few of my favorite things in Paris; Sacre Couer and the neighborhood it is in (Mont Martre), L'avenue de Oiseaux-a street across from the Seinne where there are a bunch of pet stores, and the famous cemetary Pere Lachaise.
Have fun!
Hi Cass, I'm still following you closely and enjoying your trip with you. Got your note about Italy. I hope it works out. Continue to be smart with people you meet, but most of all have fun. Don't forget Monet! and Jean Michelle LeRoy lives in Mont Marte I think. Blog more pics (especially Cassie in fashion). Love you and miss you, Dad
hi honey
so glad you are having such a great time...well deserved..i loved paris and remember going to a wonderful show downtown with jean and clare..it was a huge stage production but i cant remember the name..well if you get a chance to go to any shows do it as well as the Louve etc..thanks for keeping us posted miss you LOVE, mom
Cassie,
I'm loving reading your blog (so envious!) Glad you are having a great time. Looking forward to reading more... be careful with those bulls, just reading the paper and saw a picture of them. Horns look nasty and would definitely do some serious damage to your new Parisian wardrobe. Take care!
-Lauren
Cass,
So I thought I was having fun in Puerto Rico, but I'm a little jealous of your travels! We've got rum and the beach down here, but it sounds like you're having a blast. Keep it up and I can't wait to hear the stories when you get home.
--Nick
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