Got off the plane in Paris and kissed the ground. Not literally, just figuratively while wondering how American unions would deal with this. Wildcat strikes I guess? Hmm.
Took a taxi to the Hotel, lots of construction which should have been a sign. Cost the 5 of us 60 Euro (+ 25% to convert to dollars, you do the math). checked into the hotel, very nice English speakers. Rooms are typically European, read: SMALL. Everything seems OK, but temps outside are 90-ish and there is no AC. Do have some nice fans in the room though. Andy and I ballet dance around each other getting from the computer, bathroom...um, that's all the room there was. Had a bed and very little room for our ginormous suitcases. See the references about luggage in the first couple blogs. Tsk.
Struck out late at night to find dinner. Looked at the Hotel's map of recommended spots and saw the closest one was #7. We all eagerly head that way and end up at probably the only Chinese restaurant in Paris! We're cool though, 5 cranky Americans, no food for hours. Chinese sounds superb! We go in and the Chinese owner is so nice and friendly that it's worth it. He really went out of his way to make us feel welcome. Food was awesome!
Next up: How to produce electricity in Europe. :P
Took a taxi to the Hotel, lots of construction which should have been a sign. Cost the 5 of us 60 Euro (+ 25% to convert to dollars, you do the math). checked into the hotel, very nice English speakers. Rooms are typically European, read: SMALL. Everything seems OK, but temps outside are 90-ish and there is no AC. Do have some nice fans in the room though. Andy and I ballet dance around each other getting from the computer, bathroom...um, that's all the room there was. Had a bed and very little room for our ginormous suitcases. See the references about luggage in the first couple blogs. Tsk.
Struck out late at night to find dinner. Looked at the Hotel's map of recommended spots and saw the closest one was #7. We all eagerly head that way and end up at probably the only Chinese restaurant in Paris! We're cool though, 5 cranky Americans, no food for hours. Chinese sounds superb! We go in and the Chinese owner is so nice and friendly that it's worth it. He really went out of his way to make us feel welcome. Food was awesome!
Next up: How to produce electricity in Europe. :P
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