Damn it felt good to read a perspective on Paris from someone who isn’t white 🙌 !!!! I love that you found a connection to your Tamil heritages in La Chapelle, could experience the joy of hearing your mother tongue of Tamil being interwoven with French, and that you stayed in a more local / less touristy area. Thanks as well for the mention!
Also random Q -- but did you try salted butter?!
Next time you’re in Paris let me know! I’ll take you to some great Vietnamese spots
It was your birthday?! Why didn't you mention that? Happy belated!
All this food....drooling
"It was so dope to hear my mother tongue being interleaved with French. It made me realize my people are all around the world - ready to welcome me with open arms."
Dig the new name Jay! Seems like you’re building humility and accelerated learning into your life and writing. People are often bowled by “When last did you admit you were wrong” but not you.
> At random corner cafes, we ordered plates of cheese (and bread) that were more flavorful than fancy French restaurants I’ve been to in the USA.
I kind of had a similar experience in Italy. I tried gelato in Pisa, and it was sooo good. It was very flavourful and, most importantly, just sweet enough. I just haven't tried gelato in North America that isn't over-the-top, mouth-dryingly sweet.
“When the basics are elevated, the more complex plates get a boost too.”
So true!
Love that you loved Paris. Living there was one of my coolest life experiences, so much culture to soak up.
And very cool about your connection to La Chapelle!
Damn it felt good to read a perspective on Paris from someone who isn’t white 🙌 !!!! I love that you found a connection to your Tamil heritages in La Chapelle, could experience the joy of hearing your mother tongue of Tamil being interwoven with French, and that you stayed in a more local / less touristy area. Thanks as well for the mention!
Also random Q -- but did you try salted butter?!
Next time you’re in Paris let me know! I’ll take you to some great Vietnamese spots
It was your birthday?! Why didn't you mention that? Happy belated!
All this food....drooling
"It was so dope to hear my mother tongue being interleaved with French. It made me realize my people are all around the world - ready to welcome me with open arms."
That's beautiful 😌
Happy belated birthday!
Same with art to me.. I wonder how men look at a art for hours (I’m Gnana soonium 🤣)
Dig the new name Jay! Seems like you’re building humility and accelerated learning into your life and writing. People are often bowled by “When last did you admit you were wrong” but not you.
> At random corner cafes, we ordered plates of cheese (and bread) that were more flavorful than fancy French restaurants I’ve been to in the USA.
I kind of had a similar experience in Italy. I tried gelato in Pisa, and it was sooo good. It was very flavourful and, most importantly, just sweet enough. I just haven't tried gelato in North America that isn't over-the-top, mouth-dryingly sweet.