Salutations de France !
Wow! Paris is absolutely incredible! Every street, and every little thing I see has such beauty, I can see why Parisians want to sit down for a while and eat meals! It's such a surreal experience, kind of like being in a movie! The organic, original content is just pouring in. Spectacular shots of all the major landmarks are piling up and pictures of Parisians enjoying their city in unique hard-to-capture moments highlight the Realia that I'm finding. I can't wait to see the final product.
There are many beggars in Paris. Some try to get you to sign fake waivers pledging money to phony organizations. I was asked to sign a form for a fake organization claiming to support deaf, mute people!
Today marks the first day I was able to order a baguette au thon (a tuna baguette) at a local boulangerie without feeling stupid and I even made small talk with the shop owner! Speaking of food, the taste and flavors have shattered my perception of real food. Even a €.85 baguette is edible without slathering with butter and garlic.
In terms of the people, Parisians are proud of their city and language, they warm up nicely if you can speak even a little French. I'm not fluent in French, but so far the Parisians I've talked with helped me learn more about the French language. If you're learning French, this is the way to do it.
More adventures and Realia are left to be found, stay tuned for part two from the trip to Paris!
À demain !
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