Tourist and Tour Guide

Liza, Taylor, Phoebe and Me in a Park 

Seeing a friend after it has been just a little too long is such a wonderfully indescribable feeling. So far one of my favorite parts about studying abroad has been meeting up with friends in exciting locations and discovering them together. This weekend our friend Phoebe, who is studying abroad in Geneva, came to visit us in Paris. After causing a bit of a scene in Gare de Lyon as we ran through the platform to hug her, we went out to try a new bar and show her some of our favorites. 

The next morning we woke up relatively early to have breakfast at the well-recommended restaurant Breakfast in America in the Marais. One thing I have been missing from the U.S is pancake brunch on the weekends. By the end of last year, Ashley, my big sister in my sorority, and I had become regulars at our favorite diner near school, Pete's. While nothing can replace our Pete's breakfasts, my chocolate chip banana pancakes with a cup of real, American style coffee hit the spot! After satisfying our mutual desire for an American breakfast, we walked around the Marais and stumbled upon a pop-up vintage market (see panoramic photo) and did some shopping. We then continued to walk along the Seine and Rue de Rivoli to enjoy the lovely weather and show Phoebe some Parisian hot spots. 

Later that evening, after a much needed nap and some wine and cheese, we headed back to the Marais to try out another well-suggested pizza restaurant, Pink Flamingo. This cute and quant little cafe served up some unique and delicious pizzas. We ordered a fresh margarita pizza with an arugula salad on top, a fabulous thai-inspired pizza complete with chicken satay and peanut sauce, and, of course, a dessert pizza (see photos). Upon ordering the "Homer Simpson" dessert pizza, topped with marshmallows, chocolate and cookie crumbs, our waiter informed us that he has never seen anyone finish it. Needless to say, we accepted his challenge and proved him wrong. This feat earned us an immortalization on their wall (see photo).

A seating option at Pink Flamingo

Unfortunately, I could not play tourist and tour guide again today because I started my fashion week internship with Reed Krakoff. Fortunately, I am going to see Phoebe again this coming weekend when Taylor and I travel to Geneva! 

Pink Flamingo Infamy!