Got to the concert hall about 90 minutes before the show. Someone had told me the show was a sellout so I did not know if it would work but I was hopeful. Decided to try to buy one cheap, held up one finger and in seconds 2 guys approached & said they had a 70 euro ticket they would sell for 50. I was ready with 2 twenties & they went for it.
Seat not that good but it was an excellent show & I made 2 friends; Sasha from Berlin & Benjamin from Bordeaux. Here is the setlist http://my.execpc.com/~billp61/042307s.html
They study political science in Bordeaux and were very friendly and loved the show. I told them I would send a copy of the show to them and they were very excited.
I had left my bags at the train station Gare de Nord but when I returned, the baggage area was closed. I was not happy but then realized this was one of those things that happens when travelling and decided to make the best of it.
I had made plans to couch surf with Antoine in Chelles, outside Paris. He could not have been more accomodating. He picked ,e up at the train station - RER E - at midnight. We talked for a bit and then sleep. He is really into skydiving and couch surfing. He has hosted almost 100 people in just under 2 years. His apartment is small but comfortable.
I went to get crossaints sp? while he made coffee. We had a nice visit and he went to work while I have taken the train back to Paris. I plan to hit the Musee de Orsay and tour around the city. It is a wonderful place. Make plans to come as soon as you can. But try to get your bags before the place closes LOL:
I booked a night train for Wed. to Milan. 25 euros for a couchette. Hope to find a shower there. After arriving I plan to go to Turin to see the Leonardo self portrait and try to see a concert.
More later. Leave a comment so I know if anyone is looking at this.
Your reporter, who is wearing the same clothes as yesterday. Oh well, that much longer til I need to do laundry.
2 comments:
Bill, we are having so much fun reading about your trip. Kevin called me into the computer room tonight and said you have got to get in here and read all the info that your brother has left for us. Sounds like you are having a great time. I will write soon!!! Everyone is doing great. We celebrated Sarah's birthday tonight and went out for dinner. Talk to you soon.. Love Ya, Karen & Kevin
I didn't write much because I wanted to make sure I was able to send it, and it worked. I will write later it is 10:30pm and I'm tired. Everyoen is doing great here. Frankie leaves on Thursday so we are very sad to think about that. Keep up with your notes, we are enjoyin it very much. Karen
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