Just a writer having the time of my life exploring this world
Get ready for this wild ride. I'm so lucky to have been in Boston on the Fourth of July, because that means I get to celebrate America's birthday in its birthplace. For me, the festivities began on July 3rd. I met my friend from Newton at the Arlington T stop so we could go to …
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It's time to update you all on Bastille Day on July 14th! We spent the morning packing, though at noon my class walked to the nearby park with a gazebo down Rue de Commerce, the location of our first lecture, to have a picnic lunch. As we've been doing all month, we carried baguettes and …
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Yes, 1,091 stairs in one day because Notre Dame has 387 and the Tour Eiffel has 704. But apparently 387 + 704 = 2 amazing views. Today we got up extra early to leave at 9 am for Chateau de Vincennes, a medieval castle! It was like a fairytale castle, except the real thing in …
I started off Wednesday with the local market again - this time I got peaches and a quiche lorraine for breakfast. On this hottest day of the week (102 degrees), we had the afternoon free. Some people went to museums or just stayed inside to rest. I decided to visit a mall for a bit …
Walking in the heat in Paris is pretty awful. Though it's funny when we complain, because then we realize how ridiculous we sound. "Oh help me, I'm spending my summer walking around Paris. Poor me." But regardless, it's hot. Today our walking tour consisted of the Palais Royale, Galarie Vivianne, Place de Victoires and walking …
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