So for an update on the bug bites, they have stopped itching like chickenpox for the most part, although some flare up from time to time on my knuckles, but I still have the nasty red spots ALL over my face and arms.
I’m sticking to wearing a Tilley hat and long sleeved clothing (*sighs at all of her lovely summer clothing that shall remain unpacked*) and not taking any chances.
What a horrid start to what was supposed to be a good trip. I told BF it was an omen.
I left Paris!
..and went to Lyon for 2 days.
I adore Lyon, France much more than Paris.
For one thing, they have the most amazing chocolates from Voisin (pictures to follow in later posts), the people there are less stressed, it’s in the countryside, and we stayed with the NICEST family with the cutest kids.
I of course, practiced my French the whole time. When I wasn’t tired, I was fluent … but as the night wore on, I “lost my French” so to speak 🙂
I also went to the largest mall in Europe.. which felt like the size of the Eaton’s Centre in Toronto, so being a snobby mall-frequenting North American, I wasn’t too impressed. 😉
While I am starting to really dislike Paris on the whole, but there are (of course) many things I do enjoy here. I will start gathering my thoughts for a mini Guide to Paris for any North American who wants to travel there and stay.
I am hoping London, England will be better… but so far for me, Portugal ranks as a better country to live and work in, than France.
Of course, I am talking from the perspective of someone who is a middle-class, working girl who takes public transit and likes to shop on occasion; if I were a millionaire many times over, ANY city would be amazing.
Hope everyone is staying bite-and-itch free, and having a great time wherever you all are.
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Sorry, I know this is an old post. But when I went to France, I stopped in both Paris and Lyon. Lyon is my favorite. The same romantic charm of Paris but without the dirt and tourism. LOVE!
Speaking of Paris, I was browsing my blog list and found this. http://fashionismymuse.blogspot.com/2010/08/whats…
I'd definitely be interested in seeing that – how about you?
I've always enjoyed Paris, just walking around and some visits to museums, but mostly people watching. I loved looking around in the Gallaries Lafayette, but I didn't buy anything. Never been to Lyon, though I have a friend from work who comes from there. What are you planning to see/do in London?
We are doing the museum thing, fish and chip thing, walking around and being total tourists 🙂
Yay for Portugal! We found the ideal place last time we were in Portugal; the Lisbon coast; 30 mins from the city by train, lovely clean beaches, beautiful surroundings.
I'm glad you're having a better time x
I love Lyon too. I studied there for five years. It's a lot quieter than Paris, but the Old City with the "traboules" is so awesome!
La Tour Rose is one of my favorite spots to photograph!