(Je voudrais une pomme de terre bleue s'il vous plait..?)No energy to post. My brain is starting to turn to plans for a 10 day excursion to Paris in a couple of weeks. I have been reading carefully how not to be mistaken for an American tourist - because that's what the tips lists seem to focus on (eg. don't wear white sneakers...do I even own white sneakers?). I have been mentally packing. And repacking. And giving myself pep talks on how to be a non-irritable travel companion while reviewing a few key French phrases (see above). Some of it is coming back. Most of it is not. But as long as I can ask for a blue potato, I will be fine.
Anything else I need to do?
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Here is a handy phrase "je voudrais un avocat qui parle anglais svp"
Bunkle,
I think you need to remember that:
a) you are an excellent traveler
b) you do not sport even ONE annoying tourist trait
c) you do not appear to own a pair of white sneakers
d) you probably speak more French than the average North American tourist
e) you actually enjoy traveling - it's FUN
f) in the event of a melt down, there is always the mini-bar, or a corner store that sells cheap vino
Personally, I can't wait to see the pictures!!!
Hugs from Sugarlove Girl
Sugarlove Girl,
Is this not a demonstration of why you and Mr Man balance each other so well?
And Mr. Man - that phrase makes me think you are a much more interesting traveller than I am...
We play spot the French tourist. It's very easy 'cos they're often to be found in the clothing section of our local supermarket. They always talk so loudly... a bit like americans, but with dress sense!
Have a lovely trip! Save a few days to shop... so much gorgeousness!
I loved Mr Man's advice phrase, once I realized he was not looking for an English-speaking avocado :-).
Grayelf
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