This train ride was definitely better than my last. Bigger train, first of all. And more quiet train mates. More comfortable seats, and more space. And a nice big tray for my laptop to sit on (unlike the smaller Italian train from Venice).
And I have to say, I love the French countryside. It is so serene, peaceful. All the vineyards, the grapes growing on the vine. Ok, maybe not growing right now, since they’ve already harvested, but you know what I mean.
Arrived at Gare du Nord in Paris in one piece. Ok, now to figure out where to go. I’d studied my map earlier, but still wasn’t sure if it was feasible for me to walk the entire way to my hotel. Ah well, I figured I’d start going, and if it seemed too far…
The walk was surprisingly invigorating, despite my heavy packs. I guess after sitting for over five hours on the train, my body needed to move.
Finding the hotel was relatively easy, and it took me only about 45 minutes to walk there with my packs (I’m sure it would have been much less had I had less to carry with me). Passed an amazing building along the way as well (l'Institut du Monde Arab)... After I checked in, I cleaned up, then went out for a walk to orient myself to my neighbourhood.
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