While I was planning my trip I had thought that being in Paris during the Fête Nationale was a great idea. The truth is, it really isn't!
Parade and fireworks aside (neither of which I am a fan of) the day is defined by an almost toxic concentration of American and Chinese tourists at the Champs-Élysées, Musée du Louvre, Cathedrale de Notre Dame, and essentially every place that's open. It seems even more potent than normal because the locals clearly were smarter than I and stayed home instead.
So anyway after my escapades the night before resulting in a substantial lack of sleep, I unwisely decided to go see what the défilé militaire was all about. I expected the crowds to be huge and he weather report predicted rain, and neither the heavens nor the other million or so people disappointed. Still, I had to go for the experience and I suppose at the very least I saw live the aircraft set the tone of the parade. I did leave early before it started raining hard, and happily watched the remainder of the parade on tv. Smart me :)
After a post-parade nap the skies were clear and I went to explore the Louvre and Notre Dame, and the queues were a bit long so I retired early. At night I watched French Big Brother and a new show that was similar to the Amazing Race, while it decided to rain again. This weather sure is confusing!
Malaysian Satay Chicken
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*The taste of this satay chicken is so authentic and wonderfully delicious.
The recipe was from a friend who was a chef in Malaysia. How could it be?*
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1 day ago
It's hard to tell if you are having a good time or not... Are you travelling alone?
ReplyDeleteYeah I'm by myself. I really am enjoying it although yesterday was probably not the best. Which I thought was ironic considering I planned my French trip around being here on Bastille day.
ReplyDeleteThe best part of my stay so far has been wandering around somewhat aimlessly taking in the feel of the place
My daughter is currently working at the Heathrow Novotel in England for a year. She took a Contiki tour through Europe & decided that she wanted to go back. She loved Paris, but she is fairly into the old style fashions & I think she fell in love with the Moulin Rouge, she too just enjoyed the flavours of the street.
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