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| Me laughing at Kevin!! |
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| Traffic chaos from Arc de Triomph |
No wonder they got their heads chopped off. they were even more out of touch with reality than today's politicians!!
We went on a small guided tour. Just eight of us and the guide. She was really good and it all went smoothly. Was good also to talk to people who spoke good english. Funny, 4 from Brazil and 2 from Canada!
The tour finished at midday and we got dropped off in town. We wanted to buy a spare battery for the camera and another memory card. It is so funny shopping in Paris. Firstly no one wants to serve you. Then when you find someone he doesn't serve just points you at someone who is supposed to, then he has to find someone who speaks english. a very little!! then he looks up what you want on a computer and says yes we have one (well I think thats what he said) . then he gives you a docket, still haven't seen the battery, and we wait in a long queue to pay. Then we go downstairs and wait in another long queue to actually get it. Problem is all signs are in french and we have waited in the wrong queue. So wait in the right queue and hand over docket. then wait to receive item. Then I insisted on opening it to make sure it was right. Many dirty looks later and we are done!!
So don't buy anything in a department store in Paris.
Totally different experience tonight when we went to the laundry near here. No attendant and all signs in french. There were 3 girls in there just hanging out, about Kayleys age. They were lovely. With much giggling they escorted me to the shop to buy soap powder and then back to the laundry to make the machines go. They spoke a very little english but young people here are very keen to improve and practise the language.
Then we wandered around and discovered many lovely shops so bought meat, salad, cheese, and bread. All fresh and beautiful and the shop keepers really helpful and friendly, although none spoke english. We are really good now at Bon Jour, Bon Soir, Merci, Parelez vous Anglaise, Excuse moi Pardon and I'll just point!
Kevin had a moment tonight and posted his postcard to his dad with out a stamp. We had a hilarious time trying to think what label would be on the bin they would have thrown it in. Stupid foreigners, silly old farts, New Zealanders, over 60's....
Will upload a couple of photos, hopefully.
Last day in paris tomorrow. getting nervous about the driving now. Picking up rental car from Orly airport on Friday and heading for Barcelona. Traffic in paris is enough to scare the hell out of anyone. Planning a visit to Monmatre and Sacre Coeur tomorrow and maybe Luxembourgh Gardens.
Cheers
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