An observation about one of the MANY differences between the French and Americans. As ma mere et moi went out for a bit of exercise this morning we were so enjoying the beautiful park across the street from the hotel. The pigeons, the fountains, the cool weather, etc.
As I made my 3rd lap around the park, it dawned on me: we are the only two people out here exercising. Oh, there were lots of people in the park, we were just the only two sweating on purpose. You see, they walk EVERYWHERE ( in very fancy shoes, I might add). As they are bundled up in their tre
nchcoats, I must look half naked in a tank and shorts. I got used to the stares and decided that these people must not run for "fun". They leave that to the real athletes.
I could let myself believe that I gave myself away as a silly American today out for some mandatory exercise - OR I must be an elite runner out for one last jog before I board a plane for Bejing. Guess which one I am choosing??
:)
As I made my 3rd lap around the park, it dawned on me: we are the only two people out here exercising. Oh, there were lots of people in the park, we were just the only two sweating on purpose. You see, they walk EVERYWHERE ( in very fancy shoes, I might add). As they are bundled up in their tre
nchcoats, I must look half naked in a tank and shorts. I got used to the stares and decided that these people must not run for "fun". They leave that to the real athletes.I could let myself believe that I gave myself away as a silly American today out for some mandatory exercise - OR I must be an elite runner out for one last jog before I board a plane for Bejing. Guess which one I am choosing??
:)
1 comment:
That's too funny! I guess that's why I don't see too many people in berets on my walks. :)
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