The Top Ten Things I Have Seen in Paris So Far:

1.     Scarves

Scarves are so essential here! I wasn't sure I believed my mom when she told me I'd need scarves in Paris, but nearly EVERYONE wears them! All the time! Inside and out! I never used to wear scarves, but now I feel I can't leave the building without one!

2.     Sandwiches

Ahh yes. The common food for on the go. And really it's a staple in the U.S. as well, but I've never seen anything like this! Nearly everywhere there are stands, cafés and restaurants selling sandwiches! And not the square-loaf, white bread kind, we're talking full on baguettes here. I am going to turn into a sandwich.

3.     Soldes

It was at least a full day before I realized that this word posted on every surface was not a company, but the word sales. Riiiight, that makes much more sense. Almost everything is on sale right now, and I think will be until some point in February.

4.     Black Clothing

I have not seen a flashy dresser here. Not once. Ever. They are quite chic though.

5.     Leather shoes

They are on sale, everywhere, so pretty, I still could never afford them...

6.     Billets pour le Métro

Scattered everywhere, mostly on the actual Métro. These tickets are expensive, may need a pass soon.

7.     Cigarettes

Yeah, a lot of people smoke.

8.     Pigeons

It's a city. Enough said.

9.     Bars

On every corner, on every block. 

Drinks are so expensive, but the music can so rock. 

(and that's the extent of my rhyming capabilities at the moment, thank you)

10. Gyros

I. LOVE. GYROS. with frites!! 

More to come soon!

À Bientôt!