Time to move out!

It's true that things have been quiet around this blog, but I didn't disappear (neither I was abducted by aliens... yet!).

There comes a time when you need to change: move to a new appartement, dye your hair, have your ears pierced, tattoo a giant dragon on your back or learn an useful language like latin! :P
Well, after a long consideration I've decided to move out... after all, the other options weren't new for me! eheheh

So I've moved and in the last couple of weeks I've been cleaning, moving furniture (to make the place more zen!) and arguing with the neighbors... no, not arguing! :)

Usually I live well without internet, but I admit that after 2 weeks it starts to be an headache. I can't update the blog, read my emails and pay my taxes (good excuse! eheheh).

While I wait for my new internet connection, I've been using the free wireless internet provided by Paris public services. And this is a good thing, because it makes me go out.
Usually I like to come here, to the famous square Place de Vosges... where I'm right now while I write this post. Seated on a bench, under the trees and next to the fountain... with tourists too, of course! :P

Be back soon...

ps: I wasn't paid for the free publicity from the car rental company ;)

The war is over

France is one of the few countries in Europe that celebrates the end of World War II with a public holiday, on 8th May.

The weather was nice today, so everyone enjoyed one day off work/school. The streets in Paris were crowded as usual, so the decision was to have a walk in the park and imagine how was the city back in 1948.

There is a small park... well, it's more like a square at Place des Vosges, which is the oldest square in Paris. Although isn't big as other parks and gardens from here, it's quiet and always a wise decision if you just want lay down a little bit or read a book (like Greek Philosophy for Dummies! eheh).

One other reason is that Place des Vosges is surrounded by the ancient palace of King Henry IV in 1605, which gives a interesting contrast with the park.
If you like literature, maybe you know that the french writer Victor Hugo also lived at this palace some centuries later.
If you like modern art... well, you'll be delighted with the art galleries and the insanely expensive paintings! :P

The important is the war is over! Bring the crazy painters and the green parks! :)