Day 20

Had an early start today because I had to finish the writing assignment before class. Class was long but interesting. We heard oral presentations about the Universal Expositions and the construction of the Metro, talked about Erik Satie, a totally insane composer, and discussed Georges Feydeau's "Cat Among the Pidgeons," a comical farce full of mistaken identities.

My latest adventures in Carrefour have yielded a new discovery-- delicious mini quiches I can cook in the toaster oven! Very exciting. Also, Mousse with berries on the bottom. YUM! I wonder what kinds of pre-made gems I would find if I had five weeks to explore an American supermarket within walking distance. New Haven is hopeless- Stop & Shop is very far away and in a really dangerous area, and Gourmet Heaven is just too darn expensive.

ANYWAY, tonight was the Fete de la Musique, a night when bands perform at different locations all along the streets of Paris. 

I spent a few hours wandering around, taking in the scene, and properly experiencing Paris after dark for the first time! I felt a little unsafe though. There were swarms of sketchy, drunk people everywhere and the smell of marajuana was in the air...

 Doesn't the Seine look beautiful at night?

 The Louvre?

Lucky people on the BatoBus?

I'm having tea with Joanna tomorrow afternoon-- hopefully, that is, if we can manage to find each other outside the Louvre. Lots of love!