Orange Windbreaker

I knew that I really did not like the smell of smoke or what smells like pot.  And I really do not like it.  Walking around the busy streets, that unpleasant smell is around.  Ah!  I try to walk faster and pass those people, but then run into someone else who is puffing away.


Today I walked what I believe is east from my hostel.  I wandered toward the Arc (a smaller version of the Arc d'Triumphe in Paris.)  As I walked, of course I saw many things - stores, a few museums, gardens, but did not stop at many of those.  I took pictures of random things - construction signs, car company emblems/logos, etc.  I tried the frites (fries) in Belgium.  I had mine with Brazil sauce (do not know what it was but it was tasty!)  Many people, including the French, like fries with mayonaise.  Ick.  Ick ick.  Ick ick ick.  I also had a delicous waffle from a truck/cart/van, as many people were doing.


It is close to 9:30 p.m. here and I will venture out for a short bit, to see the surrouding area at night and get a little food.  My plan tomorrow is to go to a Mass at the Cathedral (I cannot remember what language will be spoken but it is not Engish), and then go on a few of these self-guided tours and visit a few cool places.


More pay for pee pee.  Not cool.


'twas chilly today...felt like about 55 degrees.  I had on a t-shirt and a windbreaker and brought a long-sleeve shirt with me just in case.  Granted it was chilly, but because I was walking I could not put on another layer without sweating and overheating.


French indeed is a romantic language.  Ah.  I could get used to that.


I am closer to finishing "The Eyes of the Dragon" and hopefully will finish it on the next two train trips I take.  (I originally planned to finish it before coming to Europe.)


I went for a run this morning!  This is my second ever international run.  My first was the Berlin Marathon on September 26, 2010.  Today I ran about three miles and it was nice except for the fact that I had not eaten (which was why I did not run more) and did not want to over do it.


Everyone tells me I have to try the beer here.  As you all know, I am not a drinker of sorts, so it will surprise me if I have one.  Perhaps I should just ask to taste test it, because that would be enough for me.  Free alcohol exists on the international flight.  Yes, "free" considering it was included in the price of the airline ticket.


The windbreaker I wore today was the orange one my family bought for me.  Sure, it makes me stand out in a crowd, but it is orange!

• I just wanted to insert a bullet here.

Have a GREAT day, and eat something orange!  (I will have to see what I can find around here that is orange).