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Air France Flight 374 – Paris Epilogue

I never did find that perfect coat. Driving. Holy crap I don’t understand how there isn’t an accident at every intersection. People will make left turns cutting across two other lanes of traffic. Bikes and people fill in every other … Continue reading

25. January 2007 by Joel
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…like oil and vinegar, except not as delicious on salads – Paris Day 6

Still looking for a coat so all I do today is window shop. Find this store called Muji. I had been given slippers sometime ago from there. It’s like the Japanese IKEA, but smaller, like, um, the Japanese (I kid, … Continue reading

24. January 2007 by Joel
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Strangers and I don’t mix very well… – Paris Day 5

Tackling the big one today, the Louvre. It’s an easy walk from the hotel (2 main roads), but yet again I go in the wrong direction. Metro to the rescue. After hitting the best of the sculpture I concentrate on … Continue reading

23. January 2007 by Joel
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power supply wasn’t the problem, internet was – Paris Day 5

A surprise to find this working for me this morning. I’ll backdate some entries later but now is not the time to spend in the hotel room, agreed? Currently listening: Let’s Get Out of This Country By Camera Obscura Release date: 06 June, … Continue reading

22. January 2007 by Joel
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Argh, what part of “Do not disturb” do you not understand? – Paris Day 4

I guess I’m not supposed to sleep in. A little late in the day for the Louvre so I change my plans to the Orsay. It’s a manageable walk but then I end up over here. I decide it’s best … Continue reading

21. January 2007 by Joel
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