Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Paris Shenanigans

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As a kid, I grew up dreaming about going to Paris. Now, after having visited the city twice, I still dream about going to Paris. The city is an endless adventure, whether in the form of places, people, food, or culture. Here are some snapshots from my weekend:

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An abandoned railroad track near the south of Paris.

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Some new friends and one old friend, messing around on the tracks.

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Musée d’Orsay, which used to be a train station. Sidenote: I really like the museum's logo.

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Paris Pride ingredients: pink hair, semi-nudity, and rainbow flags.

The first time I went to Paris, I had just graduated high school and wanted to see the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. My interests have shifted a bit since becoming an architecture student. So on Sunday morning, which I had to myself, I wanted to visit some of the architecture spots in the city:

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Fondation Louis Vuitton, designed by Frank Gehry.

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Musée du quai Branly: a combination of some of my favorite things—green, blue, and plants.

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We’ve talked about the Centre Pompidou in all of my architecture classes thus far, but it was a different experience to finally see it in person. The guy with the blue hair was a nice touch to the photo. 


A couple reasons why I like exploring on my own:
(1) I'm more introverted than extroverted, so it helps me recharge. There's less stimulus than from being in a group, so I have more time to listen, observe, and think.
(2) I can plan—or not plan—to go and do whatever.
(3) I get to visit these amazing places!

Overall, the weekend was a good balance of meeting new people, going on adventures, and having some time to myself. As the summer continues, I'm hoping for more weekends like it.

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4 comments:

  1. Effie! Are you doing MISTI France? Looks like a lot of fun! Bisous, Rose

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    1. I'm doing MISTI Belgium! It's been pretty fun so far :) What've you been up to?

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  2. ++ to adventuring on your own :)

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