Saturday was our free day. I spent the morning getting lost in the streets of Paris. I was out too early because there were some shops that were not even open yet. I went on a truffle and salt hunt and I ended up at a gourmet grocery store called La Grande épicerie de Paris. Walking in, I felt like I had went into food Heaven. Spices from all over, cheeses, meats, wines, and even clothes. If I go back to Paris I am definitely going back there. It was one of the highlights of my trip.
At night I met up with Anu and Gianna and we went to a French hidden bar. It was really cool, there was music from the 40s and 50s. The drinks were also really good. We took one of the late trains there, it was so late that I thought we weren’t going to be able to take a train back. The leg room in the train made me feel bad for other tall people like myself. We bought some souvenirs and gelato and enjoyed our last night in France.
In the airport, i had a window seat and managed to photograph Scotland as we were flying overhead. Upon arriving home, I showed my dad the gift I gave him ( he plays cards for a living). And I took a photo to capture his joy.
Darria,
I enjoyed reading your journal and learned much about your trip and impressions. I guess it would not be fair to compare Europe and Asia, but it s nice that you now have perspectives on both. I was surprised to hear your family had just been to London. I expect you will compare notes.
One of the most unique things you did on your trip (IMO) was the hidden bars (in both cities). That sounded cool and I would love to know the locations of those places. I also appreciate how adventurous you are when it comes to food. Despite the periodic health issues, I am glad you were able to make the most of your time on our trip. I am also happy you were able to join our class and hope you have many more wonderful travel adventures.