Today, I woke up feeling refreshed and looking forward to
another day. I felt like I have been here for a while even though it’s only
been one day. One thing I definitely noticed is that Paris requires a lot more
walking around, but it’s worthwhile to view many attractions throughout the
city. It’s amazing how the culture is so different here compared to Nashville. One of the main things that I noticed is that
many people are on the go, especially on the tram or the metro. Sometimes I
might see someone running or quickly walking to get to his or her destination. This
indicates to me that people are probably very busy and that they have places to
go.
Secondly, the Parisian attractions are some of the most important
parts of the cultural atmosphere. One of the greatest sights that I had the
opportunity to experience is the Sacre-Coeur. This landmark was magnificent
from the outside, and even more spectacular on the inside. The inside contained
many religious sculptures that caught my attention from the moment I entered
the building. Then, as I was leaving, I was able to witness a rainbow with the
whole city in my viewpoint. It was such a wonderful scene, and it characterized
the beauty that Paris is known for. In addition, my group also had the opportunity
to visit the Denfert area. I could tell that this district was more known for
its shops and restaurants. There seemed to be more people, more cars, and more
activities. This area had the feel of a very active environment, and I enjoyed
the atmosphere within this area because it allowed me to get a sense of normal
everyday events that occur within the Denfert area. One thing of note was that this
area had many farmers market type shops. I thought this was quite interesting because
there was a mixture of these market type shops with restaurants and other
convenience shops. Overall, I just enjoyed the atmosphere of being able to
experience the customs of the city.
