Not that I could’ve used it a ton since we had a kid with us, but I was bummed to see Paris discontinued their rental scooter program. Those are a fun way to see towns.dad wrote:Ah, okay. I think my brother-in-law stayed close to there as well.wease wrote:Haha! That’s funny!dad wrote:I’m excited for you, wease.wease wrote:Man, I can’t wait to have it!dad wrote:I know. It was still delicious.tree_ wrote:tartare means raw meatdad wrote:I did have lamb and steak tartare, and they were delicious.
I also found it incredibly funny that there were lots of Five Guys and KFC.
However, I will revert to my vegan ways upon our arrival in America.
thank you.
at what arrondissement are you staying?
Alls I know is it’s close to the Eiffel Tower and we’re gonna be walking everywhere.
Don’t be afraid to use the metro. It’s super easy to navigate once you get the hang of it. Google maps is your friend. Walking is great, but Paris is very spread out.
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That’s in the plans toodad wrote:Ah, okay. I think my brother-in-law stayed close to there as well.wease wrote:Haha! That’s funny!dad wrote:I’m excited for you, wease.wease wrote:Man, I can’t wait to have it!dad wrote:I know. It was still delicious.tree_ wrote:tartare means raw meatdad wrote:I did have lamb and steak tartare, and they were delicious.
I also found it incredibly funny that there were lots of Five Guys and KFC.
However, I will revert to my vegan ways upon our arrival in America.
thank you.
at what arrondissement are you staying?
Alls I know is it’s close to the Eiffel Tower and we’re gonna be walking everywhere.
Don’t be afraid to use the metro. It’s super easy to navigate once you get the hang of it. Google maps is your friend. Walking is great, but Paris is very spread out.
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The fools. Popeye’s is much betterspike wrote:Oh man the Brits love The Colonel. They’re all over Australia too.dad wrote:I did have lamb and steak tartare, and they were delicious.
I also found it incredibly funny that there were lots of Five Guys and KFC.
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I was a little too nervous to use a scooter or a bike on the streets of Paris. We rode bikes at Versailles, but only to get around the gardens. I could see myself using a bike or scooter next time tho.spike wrote:Not that I could’ve used it a ton since we had a kid with us, but I was bummed to see Paris discontinued their rental scooter program. Those are fun way to see towns.dad wrote:Ah, okay. I think my brother-in-law stayed close to there as well.wease wrote:Haha! That’s funny!dad wrote:I’m excited for you, wease.wease wrote:Man, I can’t wait to have it!dad wrote:I know. It was still delicious.tree_ wrote:tartare means raw meatdad wrote:I did have lamb and steak tartare, and they were delicious.
I also found it incredibly funny that there were lots of Five Guys and KFC.
However, I will revert to my vegan ways upon our arrival in America.
thank you.
at what arrondissement are you staying?
Alls I know is it’s close to the Eiffel Tower and we’re gonna be walking everywhere.
Don’t be afraid to use the metro. It’s super easy to navigate once you get the hang of it. Google maps is your friend. Walking is great, but Paris is very spread out.
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They have it in Paris too. At least at the airport.wease wrote:The fools. Popeye’s is much betterspike wrote:Oh man the Brits love The Colonel. They’re all over Australia too.dad wrote:I did have lamb and steak tartare, and they were delicious.
I also found it incredibly funny that there were lots of Five Guys and KFC.
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My Aussie wife would cut you.wease wrote:The fools. Popeye’s is much betterspike wrote:Oh man the Brits love The Colonel. They’re all over Australia too.dad wrote:I did have lamb and steak tartare, and they were delicious.
I also found it incredibly funny that there were lots of Five Guys and KFC.
Popeye’s has superior sides and tendies, but KFC still wins the bone in fried chicken battle.
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I can't stand Charles de gualle airport..its a shit show every time ive been there
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Understandable. I’ve ridden both around downtown Chicago, so nothing scares me anymore.dad wrote:I was a little too nervous to use a scooter or a bike on the streets of Paris. We rode bikes at Versailles, but only to get around the gardens. I could see myself using a bike or scooter next time tho.spike wrote:Not that I could’ve used it a ton since we had a kid with us, but I was bummed to see Paris discontinued their rental scooter program. Those are fun way to see towns.dad wrote:Ah, okay. I think my brother-in-law stayed close to there as well.wease wrote:Haha! That’s funny!dad wrote:I’m excited for you, wease.wease wrote:Man, I can’t wait to have it!dad wrote:I know. It was still delicious.tree_ wrote:tartare means raw meatdad wrote:I did have lamb and steak tartare, and they were delicious.
I also found it incredibly funny that there were lots of Five Guys and KFC.
However, I will revert to my vegan ways upon our arrival in America.
thank you.
at what arrondissement are you staying?
Alls I know is it’s close to the Eiffel Tower and we’re gonna be walking everywhere.
Don’t be afraid to use the metro. It’s super easy to navigate once you get the hang of it. Google maps is your friend. Walking is great, but Paris is very spread out.
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It sucks to get to and from, but the airport itself seems fine. Very clean and stylish, at least the int’l United wing.doug rr wrote:I can't stand Charles de gualle airport..its a shit show every time ive been there
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Disagree. Popeye’s chicken, especially the spicy, is more flavorful and their biscuits are the best out there. KFC’s potatoes and gravy still can’t be beat. I’ll give you the rest of the sides, tho.spike wrote:My Aussie wife would cut you.wease wrote:The fools. Popeye’s is much betterspike wrote:Oh man the Brits love The Colonel. They’re all over Australia too.dad wrote:I did have lamb and steak tartare, and they were delicious.
I also found it incredibly funny that there were lots of Five Guys and KFC.
Popeye’s has superior sides and tendies, but KFC still wins the bone in fried chicken battle.
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ive found that the security and luggage screening is always a mess..anyway, are you headed to Australia?spike wrote:It sucks to get to and from, but the airport itself seems fine. Very clean and stylish, at least the int’l United wing.doug rr wrote:I can't stand Charles de gualle airport..its a shit show every time ive been there
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Mrs Wease was telling me that when I go with our parents to Normandy, they have a Burger King and McDonalds right there so we should be able to eat with no problem. I’m like, “i’m not going halfway around the world to eat at a fucking fast food place I can walk to in 5 minutes from home!”dad wrote:They have it in Paris too. At least at the airport.wease wrote:The fools. Popeye’s is much betterspike wrote:Oh man the Brits love The Colonel. They’re all over Australia too.dad wrote:I did have lamb and steak tartare, and they were delicious.
I also found it incredibly funny that there were lots of Five Guys and KFC.
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Yeah tomorrow. Trying to pack and look after a four year old is annoying af. Also I’m sick.doug rr wrote:ive found that the security and luggage screening is always a mess..anyway, are you headed to Australia?spike wrote:It sucks to get to and from, but the airport itself seems fine. Very clean and stylish, at least the int’l United wing.doug rr wrote:I can't stand Charles de gualle airport..its a shit show every time ive been there
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We totally crushed McD’s in Versailles after the palace tour. It was right by the train station.wease wrote:Mrs Wease was telling me that when I go with our parents to Normandy, they have a Burger King and McDonalds right there so we should be able to eat with no problem. I’m like, “i’m not going halfway around the world to eat at a fucking fast food place I can walk to in 5 minutes from home!”dad wrote:They have it in Paris too. At least at the airport.wease wrote:The fools. Popeye’s is much betterspike wrote:Oh man the Brits love The Colonel. They’re all over Australia too.dad wrote:I did have lamb and steak tartare, and they were delicious.
I also found it incredibly funny that there were lots of Five Guys and KFC.
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my wife and I have always had a tradition of eating at a fast food spot on our last day while traveling whether in the city or at the airport..its just always been a thing..everything has been tasty except for the McDonald in the Sydney airport..the QP tasted like a raccoon..wease wrote:Mrs Wease was telling me that when I go with our parents to Normandy, they have a Burger King and McDonalds right there so we should be able to eat with no problem. I’m like, “i’m not going halfway around the world to eat at a fucking fast food place I can walk to in 5 minutes from home!”dad wrote:They have it in Paris too. At least at the airport.wease wrote:The fools. Popeye’s is much betterspike wrote:Oh man the Brits love The Colonel. They’re all over Australia too.dad wrote:I did have lamb and steak tartare, and they were delicious.
I also found it incredibly funny that there were lots of Five Guys and KFC.
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How good does a greasy cheeseburger taste after a week in Mexico?doug rr wrote:my wife and I have always had a tradition of eating at a fast food spot on our last day while traveling whether in the city or at the airport..its just always been a thing..everything has been tasty except for the McDonald in the Sydney airport..the QP tasted like a raccoon..wease wrote:Mrs Wease was telling me that when I go with our parents to Normandy, they have a Burger King and McDonalds right there so we should be able to eat with no problem. I’m like, “i’m not going halfway around the world to eat at a fucking fast food place I can walk to in 5 minutes from home!”dad wrote:They have it in Paris too. At least at the airport.wease wrote:The fools. Popeye’s is much betterspike wrote:Oh man the Brits love The Colonel. They’re all over Australia too.dad wrote:I did have lamb and steak tartare, and they were delicious.
I also found it incredibly funny that there were lots of Five Guys and KFC.
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never understood the fascination with vacationing in Mexico...I've been 3 or 4 times and never enjoyed itspike wrote:How good does a greasy cheeseburger taste after a week in Mexico?doug rr wrote:my wife and I have always had a tradition of eating at a fast food spot on our last day while traveling whether in the city or at the airport..its just always been a thing..everything has been tasty except for the McDonald in the Sydney airport..the QP tasted like a raccoon..wease wrote:Mrs Wease was telling me that when I go with our parents to Normandy, they have a Burger King and McDonalds right there so we should be able to eat with no problem. I’m like, “i’m not going halfway around the world to eat at a fucking fast food place I can walk to in 5 minutes from home!”dad wrote:They have it in Paris too. At least at the airport.wease wrote:The fools. Popeye’s is much betterspike wrote:Oh man the Brits love The Colonel. They’re all over Australia too.dad wrote:I did have lamb and steak tartare, and they were delicious.
I also found it incredibly funny that there were lots of Five Guys and KFC.
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are you sitting up front?spike wrote:Yeah tomorrow. Trying to pack and look after a four year old is annoying af. Also I’m sick.doug rr wrote:ive found that the security and luggage screening is always a mess..anyway, are you headed to Australia?spike wrote:It sucks to get to and from, but the airport itself seems fine. Very clean and stylish, at least the int’l United wing.doug rr wrote:I can't stand Charles de gualle airport..its a shit show every time ive been there
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This was what we at the first night in Paris. Lamb (medium rare) encrusted with hazelnut, a mushroom tart, and a salad topped with an egg that was slow boiled for 16 hours. All of it was excellent.






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The place is called Bistrot Instinct, and I can’t recommend it enough.
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