So we’ve traveled from home to Paris and are happily content in our hotel. Here’s what we learned today:
Be careful how much one talks to the elderly lady sitting next to you on the plane; she may befriend the rest of the plane and let everyone know your plans and have them asking questions halfway to Boston.
Don’t eat plane lasagna; heartburn may ensue.
Don’t expect sleep on international flights: one’s butt ends sooo sore (yet never reaches numb) and one’s
legs object to the cruel and unusual punishment of lack of usage.
Don’t have a carry on w/o wheels. Just don’t. It’s heavy and one’s shoulder bruises.
Don’t literally ask a French person for the bathroom, it’s “the toilette” and they’ll think you’re asking for a bath!
Don’t lose the map of the metro.
Pay close attention to the signs at the metro; the name under the line number indicates which direction it’s going in, and it’s very easy to get on in the wrong direction.
Don’t expect your checked luggage to be on the same flight as you if you have a layover; it may get lost and have to arrive later. (That’s why I’m soooo glad I packed the essentials in my carry on!!)
Hitting enter does not always work like clicking ok.
Hold on to the rail when riding the metro; otherwise, you’re in for a bumpy ride!
No matter how touristy and warm the tennis shoes are, don’t opt for the flip flops. Especially when trying to cover the entire Louvre in 5 hours!
Ensure camera is charged before going sight-seeing. Double check it. And make sure the back-up camera batteries are not already used.
And that’s all folks!
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