and there were other groups, playing music and marching through town.

and then.....all of a sudden.... BAGPIPES

It was a celebration of the Empire etc, and the only other nationality represented were the scots.

France loves ya, bb XD

They were constantly surrounded by people so I couldn't get any good pics. But there you go.

Wow that is so cool XD

What was the event?

Some sort of celebration of the Empire and Napoleon. I live in his old town XD

It was completely unexpected. Went for a quiet walk, ended up following drummers to a field with tents and gunfire

Wow. That's wicked. You must live in a pretty nice place. XD

I kind of live on the edge, so it's not very interesting besides the nearby landmark XD But when you walk into town.... it's beautiful.

Much more...French XD

What town is that? I might get a chance to go to Paris this October. I might just visit the place for a tour.

Promise not to stalk :/

Oh don't worry. I won't. I just love visiting different places on my spare time.

That place looks nice is all

I know, it's just information over the net

I usually get dragged by my friend to her sister-in-law's fashion show in Paris. So when I do, I just end up staying at the hotel

oh nice

oh sorry, my friend is a he. And I guess it's nice. But when I visit, everything's so busy

I can imagine! Is Paris nice as a tourist?

Well I usually don't see much. But I love staying at the bistros, they take a looong time to serve food, but it's worth the wait

I don't know any good place to visit, so I eat, and then go back to the hotel, so I get bored.

There's lots to do if you have money!

How much money are we talking about?

Enough for a social life. But come on, you're hanging out with fashion designers! They must have plenty of ideas and parties

I don't like those kinds of parties. Most of them are just too loud for my taste.

Ah, I'm quite similar. It means life in Paris is even more expensive.

because it means museums etc

unless you're under 25. lots of stuff is free then

Well I just squared that age. I don't mind the expense, if it's worth it.

You must have done some of the tourist things if you visit so often? XD

also, I've been teaching a woman from the Fashion Institute this week XD

She's going to New York, made me think of you and Timmy.

I'm not into fashion, I usually end up as the living walking rack the clothes they call fashionable hang on to.

hehehe but there's the link, still

Not in france, but I did enjoy looking around Japan and America. Mostly, I like touring the Philippines and its waters.

agreed

....wow, I wish I could travel like that XD

Mostly it involves work and school. But I can't say I regret it

Ah, same. Work. But even then I get stuck in a town or city.....

oh really? Where have you visited?

Italy, Spain, Poland and here. But we once had a roadtrip! I'm very proud. 3 meals in 3 countries in one day.

It's the only time I've been to a country without working or visiting family XD

3 meals, in three different countries? Wow, that's awesome. Which countries were they?

I dream of going to Italy one day, and Poland. That's pretty high up there.

poland, czech, slovakia. one day I'll spend more than one day in a country for fun.

I really enjoyed Poland. Buuuuuut. The racism and homophobia got me down towards the end.

Never realised (or hoped) I would ever consider myself being 'lucky' to be white. Not a great feeling.

Racism is an aweful thing to deal with in a lot of countries, and in that, I feel lucky to be as pale as chalk

Until we see the sun, amirite, my pale brother?

I visited czech before for work, for 1 and a half days. What did you see in Slovakia that was unique? What did you like about poland?

YES!

if only to live another day

Slovakia... the EURO. Wtf. But also, the square was beautiful. It was a pretty beat up town but the square had a lovely well and lights in the trees

Also, travelling there....seeing council blocks in the middle o drop dead gorgeous mountains and forests. Very out of place

favourite thing about poland was the lifestyle. work, eat, drink, dance like nobody's watching.

they look miserable, but they know how to party

I should place Slovakia in my travel list then, is it expensive to tour there?

Not so miserable after all. By party, do you mean night party?

Dunno about travel, but food etc is cheap as. Despite being on the Euro

Yes. Any. Just...they're very hospitable and friendly and.... just, I have some really good memories

You need to get in with the locals

it's incredible. I'm desperate to go back, but....work

sounds grand

if the world doesn't end yet, that's going to be on my winter vacation list.

hehehe

dude, I really miss Poland in the winter

first week or so was amazing. but then it was months of ice and slush

but it felt good to get home and to just....look at the world covered in white

It doesnt snow where I'm from

really? much like the phil.

Okay, next destination will definitely be Poland. I wonder if I need to do any work there in the future.

what sort of work do you do, again?

I work for my friend's company which is a hodgepodge of different ideas his father had for 4 decades, dealing mostly with imports and trade.

cool

So I go to those companies they trade with and represent to make sure everything is going smoothly

extra cool

it is. not my dream job though, but I'm glad that he offered it to me, and he's flexible with work hours since I have school

what are you studying?

I think you told me, but...

I forget things XD

I am taking my PhD on business ad.

but my parents are encouraging me to take up law instead.

in terms of career and stuff, either is a good option. but law might burn you out too!

I know. And I'm not yet prepared to sell my soul to be a corporate or criminal lawyer

yeah ;/

I know a few people who's studied law and some who were lawyers and.... :/

and?

they either just get/got too stressed and couldn't handle it or they didn't enjoy it and quit

taking up poorly paid jobs

that sounds bad.

yeah. i'm sure people love it, but I think you have to be determined and dedicated

same as medical and educational careers

maybe I can use that to argue my way out of it. I am actually content with my current job. And if I'd change it, I'd go for my dream job, be a highly paid model

more medical tough, since....more studying etc

nice! also stressful, I hear, but awesome if you can do it

stay away from drugs

That's why I admire my friend, studying those books that are taller than me in one semester is no easy task

yeah.... I couldn't do it

the only addiction I have is good food, that's why I lost my career as a model. I gained 100 pounds XD

that sort of sucks but not because food>beatuy

it really sucks

but I can't say I regreted it when I was doing it. Eating one whole box of pizza at first was great

then I wanted to try different flavors

then I wanted to have 2-4 flavors in one meal

and it always goes well with cola

and all the studying made me want to skip gym everyday, so it was never a good thing for me, now that I look back