But, I am not in the familiar. And I was due to be homeless in 4 hours so I was starting to get a bit stressed. Luckily, as I mentioned earlier, there are LOTS of cheap hotels in this area and so I made some instant coffee in my Starbucks cup from yesterday, showered and headed out in search of a new home.
I checked out about 10 hotels. Cheapest I saw was only 20 Euros but I didn't even walk in, for that price I could guess what kind of room it was. Not to mention I think the women washing the window was missing an eye. So I kept walking. :)
Turns out the hotel I chose is literally right next to the hotel I am in. You can actually see it in the photo above. The blue sign just past Hotel de Nevers to the left. It is only 48 Euros a night (about $75US). I have yet to see the room but the women at the desk were very friendly and the lobby looked acceptable. Also, they do not have internet access so I am a bit bummed about that, but the price is right. One hope is that the wifi (wireless internet) I am using in this hotel reaches my room next door. So there is a chance. If not, I will be online less often the next 3 days but I can still go to McDonalds (which offers free wifi in France) or Starbucks (which I have tmobile access but am not completely sure that will work here in France).
So, I have about 15 minutes now to pack and move my stuff next door. My room should be available in a couple of hours.
The schedule for today? Well I am unsure. I think I will look in my travel book and pick one of the sites. Napoleons tomb? His bedroom? The Louvre (with my camera)... :)
------- (later in the day: 12 noon)
Well I am moved out and in my new hotel. I can not actually check into my room until 2:30 but I can get the wireless internet from next door in the lobby. So thats good, I can at least come down here and go online. This bodes well for my chances in the room too.
2 comments:
Hi Chris,
I'm not sure if you will remember me, I'm Cheryl's older sister and I met you at McNivens. Cheryl sent me a link to your blog because I am a big dork and really like blogs (sad but true) and because I like to take trips like this too. As it turns out I took this exact trip this summer, Doolin and all.
Anyways I hope you continue to have a great time.
Cheryl's sister
aka Angela
Ps. Notre Dame is the shit for picture taking!
Hi Cheryl's sister aka Angela,
Yes, I definitely remember you! Glad you are liking the blog. Doolin was nice. I might be heading back to Dublin this week. An unexpected friend is in Europe and she invited me to her aunts for free place to stay. I felt my trip to Dublin was too short (one night). Havent seen Notre Dame just yet, but I am staying in Hotel Notre Dame (probably not as exciting). :)
Thanks for the comment, hardly anyone ever leaves them and it makes me feel lonely. ;)
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