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Memory: Versailles, Notre Dame and Korea??
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Fall of 2004
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Paris France
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EuroTrip 2004
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Versailles, Notre Dame and Korea??

2004-10-04 | Paris, France

Today I woke up and went to my Korean breakfast. This place is starting to grow on me a little. I thought that while in France I would be wining and dining at some nice cafes. But here I am learning about Korean food and customs.

I woke up and went down to eat my breakfast. We have chopsticks and usually a bowl of rice and a bowl of soup. In the middle of the table is 4 dishes with spiced seaweed of some kind, some beans and a some other stuff (maybe some fish). This morning I was feeling rather adventurous and I was feeling comfortable with not disrespecting what they cooked me so I grabbed the milk and sugar and poured it on my rice (Taylor ). Immediately I got a reaction from a girl shocked that I did that. It was hilarious. I was explaining that that was how my family eats it. It was a great conversation piece because we were all giggling about it. They were even giggling about me shaving later. Afterward I went on the computer and somehow met another girl whose American name was Gina.

We got to talking and she spoke very good English (most people only know a few words). I found that she wanted to see the Notre Dame. So we decided to go together.

We got there and found that it was free to walk to. We took a couple of photos (already on the net) and went inside. I enjoyed being in there, but I had to pee so bad that I kind of rushed it. Peeing in Paris can be quite the task. Most businesses expect you to pay for something in order to use their toilets. Most don't even have a toilet. Also there are 40 cent facilities in very select places. So it really sucks. When I was in London on my first day I paid to pee, just for fun to say I have done it. But I didn't know it was all over Europe!

Anyway, Gina had the suggestion to find a McDonalds. After it took me 5 times to ask her what word she said I finally figured it out. We were on the street and she just randomly walks up to these people and speaks Korean. They directed us to a McDonalds and I felt a hundred times better. Next we went up close to the Arc De Triumph. (see the 'dave is cool' in Korean video) That was cool.

From there you can walk down the very busy street all the way to where she had to meet up with friends at the Louvre. I stopped for food at a place called Quick and had some crappy fast food. At the end of the meal some girl bum came up to me with her fingers at her mouth. I guess she wanted food, but all I had was 3 fries. On the way to drop her off with her friends I decided I wanted to go to Versailles.

I left her and then headed to the train station only to find that my daily metro pass had been lost. That totally sucked and I bought a few singles to replace it. I took the train to Versailles even though I didn't have a ticket (cause the train ticket window isn't open on Mondays). Its okay my rail pass covers it and it wasn't illegal, but I should of gotten a ticket. I got to Versailles and went straight to the Chateau. Unfortunately the building was closed on Mondays, but it was for the better because I paid 3 Euros to get in to see the backyard/park. This thing was so amazing! It was like in Monte Cristo the movie. So grand and well kept up. Each tree was trimmed to perfection (some of which looked like a wall). There was about a hundred Grecian looking statues and about 10 different fountains. At the end of the backyard was a long man made river and lake that made the one in DC look pathetic. Please check out the pictures (but not all of them have me in the picture.. sorry Susan). Next I went to the middle of that river thing and layed down in the grass relaxing. The weather was damn near perfect. After that I left for the hostel. The rest of the night I was on the computer mostly talking with Susan and catching up on some emails and my photos. I needed to relax anyways and I have a feeling I have seen what I need to in Paris. See you guys later.

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