I’m starting to like Paris more and more each day as I discover new places in it and get used to moving around. I don’t really feel like it’s the kind of city I could live in, but still it’s a really nice place to visit.
It’s amazing how many churches and cathedrals this city has; almost every road has a great big beautiful one sitting at its end.
It’s almost as if there was a law that was passed in the old ages saying: “Every street gets its own church, every boulevard its own cathedral, and if there isn’t enough space for one, at least throw in a nice arch!”
Last night, after work, I took Drako’s advice and went for a walk by the St. Martin Canal. Very nice place; maybe if I had more time, I’d take a book and go back to relax and read there. But time is short, and there are still many things to discover.
Why the hell do fast food restaurants here have a big scary black guy in a suit standing there staring at you? It’s quite freaky…
By the way, just to make things clear, this is not a racist comment, he’s not scary because he’s black, he’s scary because he’s a big hunk who looks like he’s so hungry from having to smell food all day long, that he’s going to eat you next.
Maybe it’s for security reasons or maybe it’s to scare people into eating quickly and leaving, I don’t know, but it’s a bit weird.
What is it with bicycle lanes here?
One moment you’re walking on the pavement in peace, and the second after, all of a sudden, that part of the pavement has turned into a bicycle lane and some guy or girl is ringing their bell at you.
It’s either there’s a bicycle lane throughout the whole length of the pavement or there isn’t. Make up your minds.
I came across a KFC yesterday. Shame I can’t eat there, though. I had to just turn around and go find somewhere else with Halal meat to eat.
Why can’t these big chains in countries that have a big number of Muslims or Jews at least have a few restaurants that provide Halal or Kosher food?
As there is no TV in the appartment I’m staying in, I’d get really bored once I got home. So a couple of days ago, as I was wandering around, I found a used CD and DVD shop, and I bought the first season of “The 4400“, which is a really cool series a friend in Tunis told me about. So every night, before going to sleep, I’ve been enjoying an episode or two of it. Very cool stuff.
About the KFC Halal, there is one : The EFC in S
Thank you for the tip man 🙂
I appreciate your help…
I wish I was there right now…
Interesting observations. BTW have you been to the Louvre? If yes, how long do you have to wait in line to get in?
Omar, haven’t been to the Louvre yet. I’m counting on going there, the eiffel tower and other nearby places in the weekend, so you can expect a post from me with details when I do 🙂
I’d also like to go to the Arab World Institute ( http://www.imarabe.org ); there’s an expo about the golden age of Arab sciences. Should be interesting.
hi
i go to france next week too, and stay about one week, its course about something of my bussiness.
but i’m not go to Paris, just stay in small city called “Cassis” in south France.
have a nice trip.
This isn’t really the season for tourism in Paris, so the line for the Louvre shouldn’t be too bad. I went last year and do not remember the line bothering me at all. 🙂
The Louvre brings back such nice memories… After visiting the Louvre, the fianc
Tark, I hope you enjoy your stay 🙂
I saw on your blog that two of your friends are going along with you, that should be nice.
Jenn, that’s good to hear, I hate lines.
And I’ll take your advice and have a book with me when I go. The weather is really nice these days.
And I’ll take a couple of photos for you 🙂
i want to know whether the meat served at KFC is halal or not????