Day 9, Paris, September 28th


Woke up, grabbed a quick croissant and coffee at a Cafe, and headed over to Versailles.  I can see why the peasants revolted!  So much wealth in one person's hands is absurd.  Gold and paintings everywhere.

Gardens were nice, very big.  Saw some cool sculptures and hung around until 3:30 to see all the fountains activate.  Very nice.

There were huge lines to buy a ticket back because the machines only took coins or European cards.  None of the tourists could do it, but they didn't figure that out until two or three minutes in front of each machine.  Thats after waiting ten minutes in line.  Terribly run, just the worst.  This must happen every day.

Went to the Latin quarter, had some Crepes.  Walked around.  Got lost in the streets.  Saw the Tintin in Africa (a bookbefore the official series).  Followed some spraypainted stars on the sidewalk for 4 or 5 blocks.  Still not the Paris of movies, but nicer than other places.

Took metro to Arc de Triumph.  Wanted to go under arch, but that costs 9 euros...so didn't in annoyance.  The thing is gigantic though, way bugger than I remember.  Huge.

Took metro back to hostel, and grabbed a quick bite to eat at a pizza place.  Now in room getting ready for bed!

Reiter and I have a new method for dealing with pickpockets and pan-handlers.  When they approach, we make the noise of an idling lightsaber.  Then, as they begin to harass us, we strike karate poses and make the noise of deflecting laser fire.  P'chow!  Zing!  Vrzmm!  So far, it has worked perfectly.

G'night!
Location: Paris, France

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