In The Toronto Star Weekly on February 4th, 1922, Ernest Hemingway wrote an article about living in Paris on $1,000 a year. In it he celebrates the robust exchange rate of the Canandian and US dollar compared to the franc…12.5 francs = 1 dollar. His hotel cost 12 francs a day, his breakfast cost 2 francs… Continue reading Bienvenue a 7eme Arrondissement!
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Home in the 17e…At least for the next 4 weeks!
Ah! So nice to be in my own space! I officially moved in today around 1:30pm. I should have been here to meet Ignacio at 1pm, but a late taxi delayed me (more and more I am learning customer service is not the strong suite of the French). To enhance your customer service, click here… Continue reading Home in the 17e…At least for the next 4 weeks!
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Temporary Apartment Found!
So I haven’t found THE place, but I have found a really cute little place to lay my head for the next 4 weeks…maybe 8. Thanks to my language school, I found a furnished studio that was JUST renovated in the 17th arrondissement. In fact I will be its first occupent and the first to… Continue reading Temporary Apartment Found!
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Paris! The City of Lights and…er, Rain :)
Tonight I wrap up 4 days in Paris. And really what can I say about Paris that hasn’t already been said…it was as expected: Spectacular! My feet got a bit more wet than I would have liked the last 2 days…but I did come in November and my first 2 days here more than made… Continue reading Paris! The City of Lights and…er, Rain 🙂
