Parisian Cuisine

In Paris, many things are much different than they are in California. Some differences are for the worse: rampant theft, mobs of tourists, angry drivers, and your typical 'snotty frenchman'. There are also many differences, however, which are a huge improvement. One of these many things is the food. Though it will 'coute' you a hefty centime more than American food, Parisian cuisine is well worth the extra money.

I've had all sorts of food here, everything from oysters and shrimp to filet mignon and skirt steak. My personal favorite, however, was canard (duck) cooked rare. Au Petite Riche is a typical French restaurant, and has remained unchanged since it was founded decades ago. If you're fortunate enough to visit, try the duck! Thanks Chris, Gina, Dustin, and Zach for taking me.

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Photos interdit en Sacre Coeur

Hello everyone! It has been a while, but I'm here in Paris and there's so much to show that I couldn't wait until I got home to post something on here. Granted, I don't have a computer so all my pictures and writing are coming from and being posted with my iPhone. In other words, the quality of my posts for the next few weeks won't compare to the quality you'll get when I can plug in my camera and get ahold of my photos.

Today I went to Sacre Coeur. Sacre Coeur, or Sacred Heart, is a beautiful landmark located on a hill, which happens to be the highest natural point in Paris. Sacre Coeur took nearly 40 years to complete. The foundations were laid in 1875 and it was not finished until 1914. Five different architects lived and died while working on designing the basillica.

Immediately upon entrance, a large sign reads "Photos Imterdit dans Sacre Coeur" which means there are no pictures allowed in the chapel. Of course, I managed to take some. Here's a little tease:

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Prepare for take-off

Hey everyone, just want to announce to all of my followers that I'm waiting in the airport right now to go to Paris (well, Dallas and then Paris). As a result, there might not be any blog updates for a while. I'll do my best to find a computer to upload photos to every few days but if I can't, you'll hear from me in a couple months.

Bon voyage!

-Eli

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Sobrantes

Sobrantes is somewhat of a legend to us amateur hikers.  It’s beautiful, it’s only a few miles out into Big Sur, it’s rewards and best of all (and it’s status as legendary owes itself to this) it’s not an excruciating hike.  A couple of blogs ago, I spoke about how I hadn’t seen the sights in Los Angeles even after 3 years.  In Carmel, I’m even worse: I lived here all throughout high school and I’ve hardly seen a thing.

I’m leaving for Paris tomorrow, so I figured warming up my adventurousness with a little hike is the perfect way to go!  Enjoy the view…

 (Photo by Cathleen Bettiga)

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Trip to Beverly Hills

Los Angeles, the City of Angels, is another world.  Beverly Hills is a utopia within the City of Angels.  I took a trip to Beverly Hills, and visited some of the high-fashion designers while snapping some shots of people who wear the clothes on a daily basis.  

Apart from the flashy fashion that is pervasive in the Hills, there is an eclectic assortment of restaurants.  As long as you're not looking for fast food, there's something for everyone.  Wandering around Beverly Hills can be quite overwhelming, especially with all the elegant high-priced menus competing for your attention around every street corner.  A (not so) hidden gem in Beverly Hills is Villa Blanca, an amazing asian/italian restaurant.  I'd recommend the $15 Kobe Beef Burger.  I am always hungry (just ask Mike), and this thing filled me up while at the same time tasting surreal.  Here are the photos of my adventure...

 

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Nico's 21st Extravaganza

It's that time: Nico's 21st birthday.  Time to take your first (legal) drink!  Summertime in Los Angeles is the perfect time to celebrate a birthday, so Nico, Mike and I cruised to The Kettle in Manhattan Beach.  Here are pictures of our adventure...

  

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Griffith Observatory

I can't believe that it's taken me until the end of my junior year of college and third year in Los Angeles to explore the city.  I've been to downtown, hollywood, beverly hills, the south bay, but I haven't ever hit the big attractions.  I still need to hike to the Hollywood sign, visit the MOCA and LACMA, and camp in the state parks (well, maybe not the state parks...).

Finally, however, I went to the Griffith Observatory today with Mike Lavigna, John Lee, and Catherine Armanasco.  It was an amazing place, hidden high in the Hollywood Hills.  It's amazing going from the claustrophobic traffic-strewn streets down below to the natural expansive views available up at the observatory.  Here are the photos from the trip...

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