I’m an organised mess kind of person
Wonder how my routine will change- only wearing mascara atm but doubt I’ll bother with that even by the next country to be honest.
I love Catherine and Millie
Chilling in the room is nice. Everything is nice right now.
The stone roses comes on and it reminds me of Livie and I miss her.
I like thinking in the shower.
So nice not having to rush. We are on our time. Can chill in the hostel if we want.
Millie still has one remaining wrap of the 3 she has brought with her.
“There is not a hairdryer randomly in this room is there?” Millie- “there is”- wow.
Still realise I want to chat more than others a lot of the time.
“What you guys wearing today”, “the same?”, “yeah, can’t be arsed “. Refreshing how little material stuff matters here.
If you don’t react dramatically, the person won’t respond dramatically.
I need music to feel the silence. Aka not write down these thoughts.
Getting up from a nap is hard but you got to do it to continue exploring. Let yourself be tired for a bit then get on with it. Can sleep for a day to recover at home. Can’t see the Eiffel Tower there sadly.
If you’ve lost something, really think how important it is. Material that is.
Had a sudden doubt about my blog, think it’s important for me I keep on going though. Think it’s just because I’m tired.
Glad I got my eyebrows done before coming on the trip though- I feel more human.
We are hungry and tired. But we wanna explore so going to keep going.
Sending photos as we go along. Easier. I love photos. It’s sad you can’t even rely on your memory these days so that’s why I think they are important. Can’t wait to develop my disposables, will be a delayed memory.
Want to go out in my PJs as cba changing. Catherine said ‘do it’ – come one Catherine be real.
People need not stress about what they look like it photos. It’s about the memories.
Reflection time is nice.
Waiting to get my tattoo till the end- don’t want it to get infected. Yes I am planning on doing and have been thinking about it for a while- hope this is okay family !!
You will never regret washing your hair if you think it’s Greasy. Just do it. Dry shampoo is one of consumerism’s great myths (still gonnna use it though!)
Bug repellent is minging and chocks you when you spray it in the hostel but it’s worth it. Especially if you’re me and ballon with bites. And it really lingers.
Everything is awesome – Lego movie. This song is going round our head for some reason.
Man shouted ‘le petit’ from what I here as we eat dinner by the river, further along this time. Defo not referring to me.
Beer by the river. Beautiful. Bring a bottle opener, the meal is tasting better with a beer.
I had a tuna salad that came with a starter, main and dinner. Was like violent boregards gum from willie wonka. Fully satisfied with my €5 meal.
Having conversations like “should we go to Milan” is sounding as possible as should we pop to Tesco- it’s so surreal.
Catherine’s got a good film list-we say how these tour guides on the boat could be talking shite to all these people passing us and we wouldn’t know- she says that’s what happens in Slum Dog Millionaire. Must watch.
Saw a women with a hockey stick- can’t escape tour.
Tried to show the video of whisper whisper mr pussy cat and I remeber it had a sloth and cat but google isn’t showing it- unsurprising. Really gutted I used my 4G for that.
So I said I wouldn’t talk about my feet, but sadly I’m going to have to due to my poor shoe choice. Feet a bit sore, check- massive blister forming. Alas, one of the Borris Scooters that they seem obsessed with in France stares me in the eye and I think problem solved. Easy to set up, just get an app but obviously when I scan the bar code thing this scooter is under maintenance. We go again. Different brand of scooter this time. You have to put your card details in and i don’t trust myself so we spend the rest of the evening hobbling.
So I’ve given in to being cliche. I think the 3 of us are hopeless romantics at heart, well at least I am. The Eiffel Tower does look amazing at night though.
Don’t use directions on map. Just see the route and follow that. Easier.
Don’t even know what day of the week it is.
Lots of cute couples kissing.
Stick to main roads. Safety tip. I’m not good at directions. Thank god for Catherine.
Millie knows a bit of Paris. Going with her feeling to find the metro, it’s nice.
Don’t pay people attention to who you don’t want to attract and they want annoy you.
Talking about parenting roles. Why do mums always have to be the fun police.
We saw the arc de triumph.
Catherine loves her wee chocolate bars.
Also realise how dark and meaningful a lot of Disney films are. Learnt they are based on the Grimm reaper tales.
The car parks along the champs eleysee are are not the metro station. Even though we checked every-time.
I like busy places. Paris is good for this.
Champs Eleysee is longer than you think. Mils tells us it was to make a new beginning after the war. This girl has a lot of knowledge and I love it. She’s my mini tour guide.
We say we like the look of this really clean apartment- it’s an apple shop.
Found the yellow metro line. We are not on the yellow line. We need the blue line. Looked at the map, well Millie did.
Walk past a “Quality burger restaurant” – say it as it is. Seems a bit of shame to have it on such a pretty street but I guess people like burgers.
Ballenciagas (and thick shoes in general) are not good for your feet. Either are fake birks or flip floppes. Again Millie is a fountain of knowledge.
It’s 10 to 11 and I am still in a dress still. Loving it.
Millie’s new phrase is ‘that’s quite jokes’
And she’s 50% sure this is the right line to take us home. I’m 100% sure. She’s class.
We plan on having an admin sesh in the morning. I’ve realised we actually have only planned the start of the trip.
At the metro, We can’t work the online ticket thing. Go and talk to the people who works there. I’m want to practice my french so as for 3 tickets to anvers- obviously he knew I wasn’t french but he didn’t reply back in English so I’m happy and proud. I can’t read a map or give directions but at least I’m brining chat to the group, and in more than one language !
Hadn’t really taken it all in but we are staying near Sacre Couer. Going to check out there tomorrow and the art district.
Forgotten about how sore my foot is. Happiness is a healer.
Metro map shows wow we have walked A LOT.
Train journey home. Happy faces. Sore feet. Excited to get home and pee.
The Paris metro has really nice stripes seats. Remindsme of paperchase.
A sorry and a smile is really universal in all cultures.
Catherine points out the windows are weirdly large for looking out to tunnel and the seat space could be more efficient.
€1.95 for a train ticket. Similar to the subway.
Even danger of death written on the french train tracks looks more glamorous. Just because it’s another language.
Millie has pointed out I match the seats. After a day of walking about pretty sure the seat is wearing my outfit better.
I believe in silly superstitions like ‘touch would’. I am now going to try not be superstitious. Catherine makes it sound stupid and it’s realistic which is such s good trait to have.
Im so glad Millie suggested the metro – nice to figure out a new transport system.
Millie has ‘lost’ her charger and sunglasses today- but she hasn’t actually lost them. Shock! They were in the room! All is well.
Wash your feet when you come in. It feels nice and I don’t want my blister to infect.
Fall asleep listen to french music. We are just so cultured !
We are sharing a bag of dirty pants and socks. Definitely underestimated the underwear situation. Millie’s got travel wash, we good.
Millie – tells us about an article she’s read talking about If Nigel farage cares so immigration, He should care much about climate change as along the equator it will become inhabitable and people will have to migrate north. Love these kind of chats.
Honestly ask your friends opinions on things, they will all have them.
“Have you cleaned your teeth yet” – code word for please don’t come to the bathroom I’m about to poo.
I like following asleep to people speaking/noise.
Inter-rail 2019 