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-Jay has been to France eleven times, and to Paris each of those times for at least a week -he has learned how to get around; found deeper levels of seeing what the city is about beyond "the Fisherman's Wharf effect" -an effective way to travel in the city: an orange card, one-week unlimited, now called the Navigo card -the random bus practice: Jay getting off the bus when he sees something interesting -first day of the card is always a Monday -French love their language; French appreciate those who try to speak the language and, especially, those who honor French customs -museum cards work only on consecutive days; on his most previous visit, Jay almost dreaded going to the Louvre because of the crowds; City of Paris fourteen museums tour; Paris Adele's walking tours -Jay has friends in Paris who are always a delight to see -last three times, he did home exchanges with people in Paris swapping for his home in San Francisco -likes grocery stores, cooking at home; mostly stays in at night -terrass, eating outside at restaurants, tables and chairs on sidewalks, smoking; inside standing has lower prices and no cigarette smoke -weekend flea markets; Pastis 51 -Jay has found if people are approached properly, and he asks questions, he gets kind responses; last two visits he was pickpocketed on the Metro, now more aware where he puts his wallet -you can be aware of where you are even if you are not sure where you are 42 minutes 03-07-22 debug comment |