Malta to Paris

 The last blog post was sent from the pub where I stayed far too long and drank to much. I fell into the old trap of drinking pints like they're schooners and full strength like it's mid strength. It meant I wasted most of the following day in Malta. I did get out in the afternoon, but only around Sliema, where I was staying. I think there is so much more to Malta that I didn't see. I imagine in the summer you could easily spend 2 weeks there, exploring the beaches and history. I was really impressed with it. I did notice quite a few nice motorbikes there, which seems like a waste. It's like buying a yacht when you live in Alice Springs.

I'm now in Paris. I arrived around midday and made my way to the hotel. On the metro on the way here the train slammed its brakes on and all the lights went out and the emergency lights came on. Then an announcement was made in French and people began to mutter. I have no idea what happened. We sat there for a while, then the lights came back on and we continued.

Paris is a bit grotty. There is quite a few golly's on the footpath, cigarette butts and dog shit everywhere. It is how I expected Guangzhou to be. The room wasn't ready at the hotel, so I left my bag and went looking for something to eat. 

The street was really quiet and not many places were open. It is Sunday and I remember from my cycling trip stuff doesn't open on Sundays. I guess it applies in Paris as well. I went into a restaurant and it was a bit fancy. They had linen napkins, which made it awkward for me to dispose of my chewing gum. I had a 20 euro hamburger and I must say it was very good. I ate it with a knife and fork because I felt they were judging me. I was wearing a mambo hoody with food stains on it that stinks, they were definitely judging me. But my ability to eat a hamburger with a knife and fork even surprised me, so they must've really changed their tune about me.

After that I went for a wander. It is 2 degrees here but the air is still and it is really nice to walk around in. Not cold at all with my coat. I'm actually a bit sick of having to take stuff off every time I go indoors. I kinda wish they'd just let it be cold everywhere. 

I saw the Eiffel tower off in the distance. There were 2 Japanese girls taking videos of a third Japanese girl walking with the Eiffel Tower in the background. It was so cringe worthy. The effort they went to to act natural. I walked around in the background of their shot for a bit so I'll probably be on a tiktok somewhere. 

I wandered back to the hotel. I had booked a 5 bed dorm, but they told me the dorm was closed, so they have put me in a proper room. I'm pretty happy about that, I have a big bed and my own bathroom! Pretty good for something like 30 euros a night! I spent this evening watching spurs shit the bed again and washing some clothes in the shower.

I have tomorrow in Paris then I'm off to London the day after.