When it comes to travel days, I would say the general consensus is they are terribly dreadful; however, when one is placed in the middle of a vacation before and after intense touring, they are much needed. In St. P, two exhausted travelers crammed their personal items back into their packs for the millionth time and headed for the ferry. Surprisingly, the packing was easier, most likely due to the fluff loss in the fabric; an article of clothing can only take so much wadding up before it officially remains that way. They boarded the 14-hour water ride headed for Helsinki. After a night of happy hour and sleep, they hit land and proceeded to relax in the park where they remained for 5 hours, reading and planning their attack on their next location. Finally after a 30 minute bus ride, 3-hour plane ride, and 1.5-hour taxi ride, they arrived at their destination, Paris.
Two exhausted travelers entered their 5-star hotel, drained and ready for a hot shower. Of course, the desk attendant greeted them with amusement on seeing their frazzled appearance and large backpacks. He must have been used to upscale clientele with their rolly bags and perfectly sleek hair. One of the travelers used his points to pay for the 1000 euro/night room, and they proceeded to lounge on the comfiest bed ever and shower for nearly an hour. Each was necessary after a ferry bed and community bathrooms. Today was for travel, tomorrow for exploring.
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| Before eating dinner (French onion soup.....do you call it French onion soup in France or just onion soup?, Caesar salad, and Bordeaux), we had just enough energy to walk up to the Arc de Triomphe and watch the cars chaotically circle with no guiding lines. |
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| The Renaissance, a much needed hotel room. |
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