Brrrrlin: Paris through pictures (with a bit of Italy too)

When I first got to Paris, I made a mistake and bought the incorrect subway ticket. When I realized, I promptly went to the information desk to ask what to do, since I didn't see any ticket booths or machines around. I explained my situation. He plainly told me I was one of the "bad people" that ride the subways for free, and that there was nothing he could do for me, my only option was to stay in the train station forever. Eventually, he gave me a ticket, but not before nearly making me cry. The combination of waking up at five in the morning with independent travel with angry mean men is not my favorite. However, after this incident, I made it to my first CouchSurfing host's neighborhood, went to a cafe. This already made my day improve substantially.

Next, I went to my first host. She was incredibly welcoming and kind and had a very colorful kitchen that I took about a million pictures of.

That night we went to Centre Georges Pompidou. This is a picture from the restaurant at the top of it.

Also at Centre Pompidou, we went to a temporary exhibition on dance. It was one of the best exhibitions I have ever been to. Usually I don't love taking pictures at museums, but I took so many here. I also went back a few days later to visit the permanent exhibition which was also really great.

Another photo from the top of Centre Pompidou

Cool Parisian graffiti

Versailles

On the last day I stayed with Julia, I went to a market with her and the older couple she is currently living with. It was a really nice, colorful market with a lot of antiques and produce.