Now that I live with people I don’t spend as much time
completely by myself. It has been quiet reassuring to know that there is
someone in the next room if the worst may happen like a burglar comes and
steals my valuables (ginger biscuits and my Sean Connery poster), or if like
the other day the electricity goes and you can’t find the fuse box to flick the
switch (we found it eventually thank goodness – turns out it was in my room
which is a little awkward).
But last week I spent a lovely afternoon just wandering around
Paris taking it all in. After having a lovely “working” lunch with friends where
we mostly talked about how much we love our lecturer and not about our group
presentation, I had a gander around my favourite part of Paris – the Marais.
If you take a bit of time and just go where the crowd takes
you occasionally then you can discover lovely little gems. I’ve spent a fair
bit of time in the Marais but it is one of the areas in Paris that has all
sorts of concealed parks and little windy roads that take you to independent cafes
and antique bookshops. When you’re in somewhere so beautiful you should go and
try and find the hidden gems. With Valentine’s Day coming up it makes me think
that this is the romantic side of Paris, not the standard selfie by the Eiffel
Tower but finding the place that does the best falafel and making friends with waiters.
My walk on Friday encouraged me to take some time and clear
my head. It is easy to get complaisant in this day and age to take things for
granted. My advice is to put on some comfy shoes and walk until you can’t stand
up anymore and your head is full of marvellous places and people.
Oh and for your information the best place for falafel is L’As
Du Falafel on Rue des Roisiers and don’t let anyone tell you any different.
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