I was on a mission tonight, I mission for falafel, because I had a craving. So I hopped on the 4 down to St Michel. I got lost, of course, and walked around the block to get my bearings before heading down a quiet and comfortable street called Saint Andre des Arts. I walked by quite a few little restaurants selling falafel, until I found it-Maoz Falafel. 4.90 for a great big pita with 5 balls of falafel and an open salad bar. I loaded mine up and walked down the streets,shoving my face with the best 5 euros I've ever spent. It was so good, in fact, that a pug belonging to a highly attractive young man followed me for half a block before his owner finally caught him. After that, I wandered the Seine, the Isles, and the streets surrounding. I went into several shops looking for a Paris patch, and was complimented on my french twice! Next I found a really big bookstore and bought some postcards, one of the best prices I've seen at 0.20 each. I had decided it was time to go home when I saw a sign for an English bookstore around the corner. I got lost again, of course, but finally happened upon a little tiny store, overfilled with books and twinkle lights. The man behind the counter was very nice, offering me coffee and book advice. He let me dig through stacks until I found one I was happy with, Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson. I went home after that, and there was an accident on the metro meaning my normally ten minute trip took thirty, but that's ok. All in all, I spent almost three hours on this trip, and only wandered a section about 5 blocks square.
It's incredible what you will find if you just take the time.
I wish I could put into pictures the way the city feels, with the breeze as you walk with the Seine, or walking along a bustling tree lined road after work gets out, or meandering down a cobblestone alleyway with delicious food while people smile at you and say << bon appetit >>. It really is a beautiful city, and I fall in love with it a little more every day.
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| Notre Dame de Paris in the setting sun |
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| My spoils for the night, I only spent 4.50 on all of this! |
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| The Seine as the sun sets. I LOVE Paris. |
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