Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Trials of using the Internet abroad


This has been a test of adaptation. Signing on in each part of Europe leads to many challenges. Here in Paris the keyboard has a mishmash of letters and shifts. I learned today how to change the layout to that for other nations. Some times I am unable to switch to english on the verbage and must guess at which words to click on.
Today we are off to Roland Garros and getting ready now to take the metro. This was a challenge yesterday upon our arrival when navigating many flights of steps with our bags with rollers. No escalators or lifts for the handicapped. In Spain that was a commonly found resource. The metro trains move at least twice as fast here as in Spain so hold on tight.
We are located two blocks from the Seine so we took a long walk to Notre Dame and the French Quater. The area is picture postcard beautiful in this city of monuments and lights. Should have taken our camera but will likely do that tonite.

1 comment:

Myrna said...

Hi Wayne and Miriam! Paris...I'm so jealous! Wish we were there with you. Where are you staying in Paris? Sorry Rafa won't be there at the courts, but give Roger a kiss for me.

Love,
Myrna