I think I've had writer's block lately.  Or, that's not exactly true.  When I feel like writing something, I'm often overseas in a crewroom filled with people vying for computer time and I just think it's sort of rude to monopolize the computer trying compose a blog when there are people who have to send emails to their loved ones.

I tell myself I could bring a pad and paper to put my thoughts down the old fashioned way but this does not appeal to me as I type a lot faster than I write.  I could also bring my laptop with me, but it's such a pain in the butt to drag it all over the place (it's heavy). 

I do love Paris though.  I've taken a bajillion pictures of the Eiffel Tower lately.  It's been lit up blue and it's quite striking against the night sky.  Also, I've taken to exploring the area around my hotel in search of cheap meals.  Sleeping is a huge issue because I just can't seem to sleep the night before we leave and find myself up in the middle of the night.  Paris is six hours ahead so when it's midnight there it's 6pm here and I'm wide awake looking for dinner.

The other night I actually went wandering around and found a McDonalds open late.  I got a Burger Royal with cheese and it was delicious.  The thing about the French is that it seems all they eat is baguette sandwiches with cheese (and maybe a sliced tomato if you're lucky).  I've eaten at a few places in the Latin Quarter and have so far not been impressed with the so-called famed French Cuisine.  I ordered Coq au Vin and they brought me some fatty beef dish.  Another place served me fried turkey and spaghetti.  It makes me miss Bob Evans.  I've wandered into a few Chinese places but I've been hesitant to order anything. 

I never thought I'd say this but at least in England you can order some good vegetarian dishes.

Anyway, other than my sleeping issues, I've been enjoying getting to know Paris.  It's a lovely city.