How to look like a tourist in Paris
Jun 2nd, 2009, 09:27 AM
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How to look like a tourist in Paris
I think that just about everybody has understood by now that it is important to look as much like a tourist as possible when one visits Paris. Obviously, tourists receive much better service than locals. After all, the locals are obliged to use the nearby cafés and restaurants no matter how bad they are, but tourists go all over the city constantly and can only be attracted by good service and prices. In addition, tourists receive a lot of assistance from the Parisians, who feel sorry for them, coming to a big heartless city without knowing the language. Most Parisians will go out of their way to help you if they know you are a tourist. If you have disguised yourself as a local, they will probably spit on you. And don't forget that if Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world, it is entirely thanks to the tourists who have provided original fashion ideas which the French seek to emulate.
It is therefore with great humility that I offer you a photo essay on how to look like a tourist in Paris: http://tinyurl.com/qo9v8a
It is therefore with great humility that I offer you a photo essay on how to look like a tourist in Paris: http://tinyurl.com/qo9v8a
Jun 2nd, 2009, 09:49 AM
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Hello Kerouac - Just rolled in from Paris yeasterday after a very active 9 days not without pain and suffering.
Trip report in a week or so with photos.
When I walked by your apartment I yelled at the top of my lungs "Hello Kerouac"! Your windows were shut so I guess you didn't hear me..........ha ha!
Thanks for the tourist photos - none of me! Whew!
Trip report in a week or so with photos.
When I walked by your apartment I yelled at the top of my lungs "Hello Kerouac"! Your windows were shut so I guess you didn't hear me..........ha ha!
Thanks for the tourist photos - none of me! Whew!
Jun 2nd, 2009, 09:50 AM
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You naughty person you!! Great shots, at least you didn't get me. I think some of those shots are actually locals trying to look like tourists! Some succeeded as well. Haven't looked for the pickpocket yet.
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Jun 2nd, 2009, 09:58 AM
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I always enjoy your photo essays! I was actually just in Paris last month and - no lie - thought to myself, "I hope I don't end up in one of Kerouac's posts!" Happy to report that I'm clear for this one. 
Jun 2nd, 2009, 10:29 AM
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Well, my photography locations were the Champs Elysées, in front of Notre Dame and around the Louvre and the Tuileries. I know that I should have added the Eiffel (Evil) Tower.
(Evil = private joke from the photo thread)
(Evil = private joke from the photo thread)
Jun 2nd, 2009, 11:20 AM
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No, I did not. I snapped the most obvious tourists in the most obvious tourist locations. I am sure that some of these people dress up quite nicely when they are going to an expensive dinner in the evening.
Which is the disguise?
Which is the disguise?
Jun 2nd, 2009, 11:37 AM
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I don't think that everyone in the photos looks awful. Some look neat and doing their best, despite being far from home, in different time zones, and trying to see a good many sights in a strange city, to look neat and presentable.
Jun 2nd, 2009, 11:52 AM
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And I was worried about what to wear for our upcoming trip. Now I think I might be overdressed? The only thing that will make me look like a tourist will be the teeny tiny Canadian flag pin that will be on my collar or purse strap. Other than that, I shall be dressed as I would normally be if I were going out and about here at home.
