Kevin
Still a few days left, so I'll actually go in Notre Dame, rather than just passing by, and I plan to spend a lot of time in Montmartre and Montparnasse.
I did actually go through the Louvre. I arrived first in line, saw the Mona Lisa before everyone else, and spent about four hours there total. It's remarkable just the amount of art that they all have, nearly desensitizing after a while. I REALLY liked seeing the actual Code of Hammurabi!
Tomorrow is fete de la musique, a HUGE city-wide music festival, during which musicians play at nearly every street corner. I'm very excited for that.
My host is very, very hospitable, and helpful, as well. He's made me breakfast every day, given me helpful advice about certain monuments and how to use the metro. Also, he's SO smart. We've had a lot of conversations, about everything from Israel, to organic food, to Parisian history. Kind of forceful in his tone, but definitely lighthearted. Tomorrow, though, I'm staying with someone else for a few days, so I'll have to let you know how he is.
I'm speaking French A LOT. I've stayed away from most of my maps, in order to force myself to talk to as many people as possible in French, and it's definitely been helpful. Even Americans are going up to me, asking if I speak English!
So far, for food, I've had oatmeal for breakfast, various types of sandwiches for lunch, and I had a cool Tunisian dish today. Waiting to find some inexpensive cafes...
I'm tired. How is life at home?
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