Cannes behind us and a new adventure
In Paris today, we spent the evening unpacking our bags and just resting after a dreadful 5 hour train ride from Cannes (crying babies, diaper changes, general discomfort). A group of us made our way down the street from our hotel, Hotel Louis Blanc, where we found an incredible little Italian restaurant owned by the sweetest Italian man. Finding reasonably priced food in Cannes was a huge struggle (most of us opted for the resident 4 star Steak & Shake by the festival), so we were so grateful for plates that didn’t cost 15 EUR. I got salmon alfredo pasta, and everyone else munched on pizzas, raviolis, and tiramisu all while listening and watching some BOPPIN music videos. It was like karaoke night all over again.
Also close to our hotel is the Canal Saint-Martin, so Daniel, Taylor, Noelle and I strolled over after dark to get a taste of the night life in the 10th Arrondissement. In Cannes, all the fun sorta calmed down around midnight—everyone disappeared to their respective rooms in their respective hotels and got wine drunk in peace. Paris is a whole different experience.
Down by the Canal, people bring their bottles, six packs and cigarettes and have a party right on the water, with absolutely zero concern for the emergency vehicle dispatch facility immediately next door.