Back on wireless after 24 hours of disconnect. We felt helpless without it. It's been a day of equipment failures. My fairly new camera died. Ernie's camera developed (ha!) schizophrenia -- works sometimes then totally loses the pictures we took. He pulled the tri-pod out of his backpack and parts flew everywhere never to be found. I will go to great lengths to prevent pictures of me being taken -- but even I won't go that far.
We did the tourist hop on-hop off bus yesterday and today. It's a good way to get an overview of the city and decide what we want put on our schedule for a longer visit. Plus you can sleep when you get tired.
I've been trying to use my French with mixed results. I tried to ask for cream for coffee at the little market. The guy looked at me and said in perfect English - "I don't have any idea what you are saying". That was a little discouraging! Yesterday we went to, well, we went to Starbucks OK?? I asked for a certain type of donut. I got a donut all right, but not the type I wanted. I ate it anyway. Today I tried to order a sandwhich. I ended up with a donut. What is it with the donuts?? I just couldn't settle for a donut when I wanted a sandwich. This time I gestured to get what I wanted. Once again, I got that look. The last time I tried I was ordering a crepe with Nutella and Grand Marnier (yes, it was as good as it sounds). I was understood and had a friendly reaction. It's hit and miss. Ernie says I need to speak with more authority. Nothing like being wrong with authority.
He needs to write but hasn't taken up the gauntlet. Soon, I hope. (btw - gauntlet is a French word. Maybe I can work it into a converation)
This post is making me hungry!
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