Paris

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.