A Day in Paris
The next morning, we got an early start to the day- partly because we were trying to squeeze Paris in a day (we’ve both been here before) and because we slept so well that night. To prepare for the long day, we stopped at a nearby coffee shop called “Dreamin Man Roastery”. We both ordered lattes, and tried two of their pastries. One was a chestnut cake. I hadn’t eaten anything like it. It was very tasty (maybe a tad much for breakfast), but we made a mental note to come back again sometime. After coffee, it was time to explore the city! The first stop was only a few minutes walk to Galerie Vivienne. Galerie Vivienne is a historical covered passageway built in 1823. It’s a tiny “outdoor” shopping mall with restaurants, antique shops, bookstores, and an apothecary. What makes it special is the neo-classical design. Its floors are adorned with intricate tiles, while the ceiling is covered in glass, letting in rays of sunshine while keeping out the noise and pr...
