Paris Day 1

On 8/28 around noon I arrived Paris. I had to call my friend to get my another friend's apt key but when I used phone at airport, it didn't work. I was panicked a little bit because if I couldn't reach him I didn't have place to stay that night!!! But when I checked my American cell phone again, it worked and finally I could call him. I had no idea why I could use that phone in France but it worked!! And I knew I was calling him with France country number ＋33 even I was in France... haha

Anyway I could see him finally and I could go to my friend's apt.

When I left my luggage, suddenly I felt I was hungry so I had first meal in Paris.

It was just regular restaurant but already food was good!! 

Of course with wine!! lol

Cheese!! 

Hotel de Ville 

And perfect weather at Seine!!

Last time I came here 5 years ago I found bicycle rental system but this time I found electric car rental!!!

And cars were so tiny and cute!!

Even one bicycle seemed cute!!

And so many motorcycles were everywhere!! 

It was exact my French image!! lol

Notre-Dame

I liked this book store.

Motorcycle everywhere!!

Relaxing next to Tour St-Jacques

Sunset was around 9 still!! 

Summer Vacation in Paris 2012

On 30th birthday night after work I went to JFK to fly to Paris for summer vacation!!!
After I moved to NY I always went back to Japan for visa issue so it was first actual vacation for me after 2.5 years working in NY.

First I flied to London and transfer to Paris.
It was first time to go to England so even I didn't go out from the airport I could see British atmosphere. lol
It was just after the Olympics so there were many souvenirs of Olympics were discounted...
And after 2 hours staying there, finally I took an airplane to Paris!!!

Beach Volleyball and potluck party with One Girl Cookies family

Last night we had summer party with my coworkers.
We brought own dishes and played beach volleyball together.
All the food was so different and so good!! Everyone has different background so it's always interesting when we share our food.
And it was perfect night for volleyball. The weather was perfect, the view was perfect and people were perfect!! :)
And this volleyball court is just so amazing!!!
http://www.brooklynbridgepark.org/events/sports/volleyball

I made Chirashizushi!!

Huge sandwiches!!! 

several kinds of salads

Mary's special dip!!

Nidia's tacos!!

And this view!! 

And manhattan!!

And playing on the sand feels so good!!

share space for working

Last night I had a French language class at hive at 55.
http://hiveat55.com
It was in the big building close to wall street.
I wasn't sure what they do but the information from the language school said I just need to go that address.
So I went there and opened the door.
There were many people working with their laptops. First I thought I mistook the place to go.
But when I asked the people who were there "I came here for French class but is this the right place?"
And there was one guy who was French and said "me??" It wasn't him but that place was share space for freelance workers. You can rent their space part time or full time with good price.
So I saw many people working there but actually they weren't working together but just sharing the space.
This reminded me the sharing space for studying in Japan mostly for high school students for studying entering universities.
I need kitchen to work obviously but this idea is really great.
Is there similar space in Japan too? Maybe there is. Just I didn't know though.
And also here in NY, it's easy to find share kitchen too. So these systems help a lot for small businesses.
And also after everyone left renting space for language school is another good idea!!
Making money and helping people!! Win-win!! :)