1 post tagged “dubunking myths”

I've been bad about updating since my first day in Paris. Rather than bore you with my inane ramblings, I'll do this list style.

Places I've been:
Eglise Saint Severin
Reims - Cathedral Notre Dame
Jardin du Luxemborg
Napoleon's tomb
Pere Lachoise
Shakespeare & Co
Forum Les Halles
Gare de L'Est

Now a bit of observation. Myths I would like to go on record to debunk:
No, the streets are not covered in shit
The French are not mean people, though they do dislike Americans. I totally understand all their reasons why.
Not all metro stations smell of piss (though some do)

Myths that do exist:
There are not many overweight people. Not everyone is a waif, but they certainly don't follow the obesity trend.
Yes, many people smoke.
It does seem to be a burden to have so many tourists, so they aren't necessarily awesome towards them. But after witnessing the swarm, I can also understand why.
Surly waiters, but see above reason.
They do love their comic books (ah le B.D.!)
They do tend to be fashionable. If only men all over the world took the care to their appearance as they do...

So that is it, thus far. I leave Monday, so I probably won't update until I am home in Seattle and can completely digest the experience...