Eurotrip, Part Deux
Hey guys!!
I’m still in Europe. I just arrived into London after being in Paris for the first part of the week. Oh so many stories!!
I can’t go through them all but I just wanted to mention the contrasts of europeans I have met. Just like my last trip, there have been a few sour apples. Last time it was the train guy who told us to get off the train but wouldn’t try to explain to us why. This time it was: 1) the server who simply said, “Non!” very abruptly and walked away when we asked if they were still serving petit dejeuner and 2) the customs guy who was berating us and then told us we were holding up the line because we forgot to fill out one portion of the card you fill out when you visit a country (it’s the address of the person you stay with.. i haven’t found this to be the biggest deal as when i went to korea they didn’t care). I can understand the need for security and thoroughness, but what’s the deal with giving us the attitude? First person to meet on UK soil. Pas de bien!!
[Much later. The next day.]
But there have been redeeming people who make me love the Europeans. I met with Julienne (Eugene’s cousin) in Paris and she, as usual, was the lovely parissienne. Very charming company and checking up on us was very nice of her. Right now, in London, we’re staying with my brother’s friends who are the most charming hosts ever. I don’t think I’ve ever stayed with anybody who has been more welcoming. Jean-Cristophe has amazing humor (which goes great with the french accent) and Yota, a greek beauty, is quite deft with her sarcasm.
I went through London today and it’s a fabulous city!! It’s definitely a place I’d like to live someday. It can be very fast-paced though but the city is very beautiful despite the gloomy weather.
I wish I could post pictures… maybe later.
From Londonium with Love,
Peter
P.S. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. What am I thankful for? Tout! Life is great. I’m happy to be traveling again. I’m happy to be with my brother and happy for my parents back home. I’m happy for my friends and my cousins abroad. I’m happy for my new job and to be blessed with cool roommates. I’m happy for the love of my life and the thought that tomorrow I will wake up and explore a city that is foreign to me, yet filled with excitement. Thanksgiving is always interesting because it comes around my birthday. I can’t believe I’m 27. In many ways I still feel like a kid.
November 24 2005 12:48 pm | ;P
November 25th, 2005 at 12:18 am
i had thanksgiving dinner at audrey’s tonight and she mentioned your blog and how nice your thanksgiving wishes were. they’re real nice!
anyway, hope you had a great thanksgiving. =)
-tram
November 25th, 2005 at 11:49 pm
Bonjour, Peet-aire! (w/ French accent). What lovely Thanksgiving tidings you bring! They ARE real nice! You sound like you’re having a wonderful time - I can’t wait to hear all about it. I love that pic, btw.
November 27th, 2005 at 4:11 pm
Se Schwett (or something)…
I haven’t had an internet connection for 3 days and the first place I go to is chezpete(tm). We’ll celebrate your birthday when you get back. Glad to hear you’re having a good time in Europe! I’m thankful for the life transparency that blogs have given us. Well…not always thankful, but it IS “cool.”
November 28th, 2005 at 2:21 pm
hahahha it’s “chouette” IIRC. “schwett” is like a total german way of spelling it. i’m not sure if they would take to that too kindly. lol
November 30th, 2005 at 4:34 pm
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