I arrived in Paris today and have already been delighted with a brief torrential rain storm that took me somewhat by surprise while I was taking a walk through the Trocadero. I was deep in jet lag mode this afternoon and the commentator on TV only encouraged my heavy eyelids to droop further down. In preparation for my overseas trip, I had learned that fresh air and outdoor activity is a great remedy for jet lag, and indeed it is. So I wasn't upset by the unexpected rain fall at all. I quickly found some protection near the Musee de la Marine, underneath a round concrete kiosk-looking sitting area. Although the area smelt strongly of urine, I was fortunate to not get soaked like many of the frantic passerbys looking to escape the rain. For me, I had the time to sit down and enjoy it.
Once the rain died down, I was reminded why rainfalls are so beautiful. I walked back up to the Trocadero and saw the most breathtaking portrait. Fresh and clean, the landscape was painted with a wide arching rainbow stretching graciously from somewhere beyond the Musee de L'Homme to the Eiffel Tower. Needless to say, my eyes aren't drooping anymore. Welcome to Paris.
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by the time you're going to arrive in berlin, you'll be as sick of the rain as all of us europeans... count your blessings that i've got this beautiful giant TARGET - umbrella ;)
Antonia! I'm going to check out the train schedule. I can't wait to visit. Do you recommend any day trips from Berlin? I'll give you a call this weekend.
!Naz
well, there's sanssouci in potsdam. and you can take the bus for a day trip to hamburg for a total of 18Euro. give me a call or email me your plans. can't wait to see you :)
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