Ok, so the plan today is to not do too much. My only plan today is to do IKEA. Why am I in Paris, one of the most beautiful and romantic countries in the world, to see a Swedish furniture store? Because it’s ‘dirt-cheap’ [Frommer’s Guide] and another piece of home. Also, I’m desperate for a mirror in my room! I’ve been relying on my camera to check my make-up, which isn’t practical. I’m actually really excited. Much as I love seeing the monuments, skylines and pyramids of Paris, once every so often a traveller needs to see a bit of good home comforts. Whether it’s the smell of your mother’s perfume, a bowl of homemade soup or a worldwide department store you all used to visit together on a day off.
Another reason for only doing a small amount of sight-seeing (oh yes, IKEA is definitely a monument!) is that my trusty camera has finally died. I wait with eager anticipation for my parcel to arrive with some travel adaptors to recharge it. So, I can’t do too much today in fear of missing out on some très important photo opportunities. I am now reliant on my beloved BlackBerry to take the snapshots.
I have taken a train to the very outskirts of Paris, and am on my second bus. If I make it back home, it’ll be an absolute MIRACLE. I put on some very-short denim shorts, and instantly regretted it once I was outside as I resemble an albino ghost. French people are so TAN. Anyhow, it's just as well as the weather is hot and there isn't a cloud in the sky.
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