Oh my emotions went back and forth at least 100 times in the 12-hour span I was in Paris.
Okay, that may be a slight embellishment, but I did notice when my thoughts wandered to all the things I hated about Paris. Normally this occurred when I was standing in tourist spots, trying my best not to catch the attention of the vendors who would sell me 3 Eiffel Tower key chains for 1 euro - I happen to know the best deal can be found outside the gates of Versailles where I could get 5 for 1.
A few times my unhappiness was obvious for both Sharon and Ziming asked me if everything was alright, to which I dutifully replied "Yes, just thinking."
Paris was like this last year, too. I hated it the first few days I was there and yet by the end of the trip, I had to practically be forced to board the plane.
Whatever my feelings might be toward the city, the fact remains that I will be studying there for a month this summer and I've decided to reserve judgment of the city until that time. Even so, I can't wait to see what the final verdict will be - love or hate.
Okay, that may be a slight embellishment, but I did notice when my thoughts wandered to all the things I hated about Paris. Normally this occurred when I was standing in tourist spots, trying my best not to catch the attention of the vendors who would sell me 3 Eiffel Tower key chains for 1 euro - I happen to know the best deal can be found outside the gates of Versailles where I could get 5 for 1.
A few times my unhappiness was obvious for both Sharon and Ziming asked me if everything was alright, to which I dutifully replied "Yes, just thinking."
Paris was like this last year, too. I hated it the first few days I was there and yet by the end of the trip, I had to practically be forced to board the plane.
Whatever my feelings might be toward the city, the fact remains that I will be studying there for a month this summer and I've decided to reserve judgment of the city until that time. Even so, I can't wait to see what the final verdict will be - love or hate.
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