I have been in this country for three weeks already! I have accomplished a lot, done the touristy thing, gotten lost, and made friends. There's still so much to do! Paris, while it may be a much smaller city compared to NYC (I'm including all the lovely boroughs), is packed with things to do and see. I've been trying to make each day a new adventure, but this week with this cold weather and la grève (the massive strike encompassing: transportation, education, and hospitals) I have been lazy.
Today I'm going to a flea market to find me some 15 euro boots, I actually do need a replacement pair since my riding boots are essentially falling apart. It's so tempting for me to spend tons of cash money on clothing both here in Paris and in NYC, although I have realized that in Paris, the fashion is mostly the same, thus the temptation is not that bad until I enter a really nice boutique.
Last weekend I went to Reims, which is a very lovely town that has a gigantic cathedral and champagne caves. I had a lot of fun. I love road trips, they remind me of my summers in Venezuela in a car with 4 people in the back, one of them always being your best friend.
Reims however, was a Columbia sponsored trip (roar lion roar), so 50 of us were in a charter bus. I got to see some fantastic rural French scenery, which I unfortunately could not take pictures of since we drove right past it. Looking out the window and listening to my current favorite songs I went into a deep pensive mode. I have been waiting for a moment like that since I stepped out of the plane. Reims wasn't only about reflection, it was also about putting my knowledge to use. While at Notre Dame de Reims, I noticed that my Art Humanities class had indeed taught me a lot about the beauty and architecture of cathedrals.
The champagne cave, otherwise known as Pommery was fantastic. It was a makeshift contemporary art museum as well. I learned about champagne making and got to see some really interesting artwork. All in all, it was a really delightful trip and it left me with such a yearn to discover all of France, and take many, many road trips.
Until next time.
Cathedrale Notre Dame de Reims
Front Portal
Sculptures, varying in time period created
Interior
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