Marché à Bastille et Clignancourt

Saturday I went on my first date here in Paris. I have gotten a few numbers so far but I haven't had a good feeling about going out with them so I just didn't. This time it was different though. I met him at a café in Saint-Michel in front of Notre Dame. I was with Helena and we were having a great evening when I saw this guy. Our eyes met a few times and after while he came up to me and gave me his number. In that sense I like french guys because they take the chance to go up to girls, unlike many swedish guys. His name is Vincent and he's kind, charming and very cute. We spent almost three hours together just talking, although the language barrier made it a little difficult we still had a great time and the hours disappeared quickly. Walking to Helena's place five minutes away I felt so silly because I just couldn't stop smiling and in Paris people don't smile at each other on the street! I was going to a party but after me and Helena shared a bottle of wine and almost fell asleep at a bar we decided that sleep sounded so much better!

This morning Mika and Madeleine called me at 9.00 to go to Bastille market and I dragged Helena with me! Surprisingly awake we arrived at the market and found so many cheap rings, actually really nice things for almost nothing! I bought four rings, a key ring and a neckless for mum (which I will use until I see her=P). They had lots of fruits, vegetables and foods but I will have a look to see what is actually cheaper at the market and what's not. We met up with Madeleine and Mika and continued our beautiful day in Clignancourt market. You have to be careful because first there is a market, a tourist market which most people never get past because they think it is it BUT(!) walk past it! Don't even go in, it's just more expensive than even some of the tourist shops in Montmartre! Keep going under the bridge and you will find the real market. I spent 26 euros and for that I got three paris of shoes(!) and a ring. Not bad huh?! But more than that it is just amazing to walk through the antiques. Seriously, there are some aboslutely beautiful artifacts, chairs, mirrors, little tables etc etc. There are second hand shops filled with Chanel, Louis Vuitton and other brands and lots of old fur coats for not very much. There is simple something for everyone and even if you do not find anything to buy (yeah good luck with that) you will enjoy the pure walk through the old market quarter, there is something about it. But make sure to be there early because after 13-14 it is crowded with people!
Finally I just want to thank Helena, Madeleine, Mika and Alejandra for such a wonderful day! ♥