An experience for sure

We haven't had email for a while, so consequencely I haven't been able to get on. After leaving Leichester, England we headed up North to Lincoln where we stayed with Aunty Steph and saw my cousin Lisa and her two adorable children, Lauren and Reece. The first day, Emma, the kids, and I all played cards and hung out. I find there is nothing better than for me to spend time like that, with a glass of wine, with the family I feel I am constantly wanting to get to know. It isn't easy living millions of miles away from you family, especially when they are fun with British accents, but hey- it's an excuse to travel.

On Tuesday we caught the train from Lincoln to Newark where we had to run over a mile between train stations in half an hour with our huge bags on our back. It was so funny we were bursting with laughter. In Newark we were shocked by the speed of the trains as they fly by-- it's somewhat surreal but extremely funny-- Harry Potter remix. We We ate outside London Kings Cross Station at an adorable pizza place where we ate dough balls. The train to Paris was nice although a bit squished.

Although we only had 36 hours in Paris here are several things I learned:
Upon meeting someone in Paris, kiss them on the cheek 3 times.
Both wine and Ed's grocery store is cheap.
You have to be rich to buy a 200 square foot apartment.
Not as many people spak English as I expected.
My French is terrible.
Never ride the metro during rush hour (hot and smelly).
The French seem to be really generous.
Americans wear bright, weird clothes.
Art is alive in Paris.
Baguettes enver tasted better than in Paris.
Tap water can burn you.
The RER lines and the Metro are different.
People eat less and dress smarter than in the U.S.
The Eiffel Tower will forever amaze me.

I will write again in Italy...