We started our day with a trip to the Hard Rock Cafe to collect our Paris Passes. Not too difficult after the ticket machine finally relinquished 4 tickets from the not so automatic dispenser. Couple of changes and then we were almost there but we just couldn't see the cafe. My French must be improving as the Chinese lady that I asked for directions spoke perfect French and I actually understood enough to know that it was down the street and across to the other side. Next task was to locate the Australian embassy and seek their advice re our passport issues. Stephen and I met the Ambassador. He took a moment from his day to enquire about our situation. What a fine diplomat indeed. Australia you chose well. Later this same day we toured Notre Dame, lunched at a local cafe before the Louvre and a river cruise to end the day's tourist activities. Eiffel Tower was illuminated as we made our way back towards the apartment. It was almost 8 o'clock so dinner was necessary. Ate locally at a noisy and busy bistro. Secured the essential groceries from the lovely Indian man at the general store nearby. Why is the toilet paper in France pink? Does anyone know the answer to that? I know that this is a random question but when were were in France last time I noticed the same thing. What is the connection? Ah, small things puzzle weary travellers.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
The Australian Embassy
We started our day with a trip to the Hard Rock Cafe to collect our Paris Passes. Not too difficult after the ticket machine finally relinquished 4 tickets from the not so automatic dispenser. Couple of changes and then we were almost there but we just couldn't see the cafe. My French must be improving as the Chinese lady that I asked for directions spoke perfect French and I actually understood enough to know that it was down the street and across to the other side. Next task was to locate the Australian embassy and seek their advice re our passport issues. Stephen and I met the Ambassador. He took a moment from his day to enquire about our situation. What a fine diplomat indeed. Australia you chose well. Later this same day we toured Notre Dame, lunched at a local cafe before the Louvre and a river cruise to end the day's tourist activities. Eiffel Tower was illuminated as we made our way back towards the apartment. It was almost 8 o'clock so dinner was necessary. Ate locally at a noisy and busy bistro. Secured the essential groceries from the lovely Indian man at the general store nearby. Why is the toilet paper in France pink? Does anyone know the answer to that? I know that this is a random question but when were were in France last time I noticed the same thing. What is the connection? Ah, small things puzzle weary travellers.
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