15 things I learned in Paris

1. People smoke everywhere and anywhere
2. You can get out of parallel parking when the cars are parked 2 in. away on either side (secret-plastic    bumpers)
3. Figuring out the Metro is possible and easy
4. There really are pick pockets everywhere
5. They eat carbs like they are going out of style
6. Stores close at 7:30
7. You can do yoga in Luxembourg Gardens
8. They drive on the right side of the road
9. You can drive your motorcycle on the the sidewalk
10. You can lay outside the Louvre in your bikini while having a picnic and jump roping
11. It doesn't get dark till after 10:00
12. Trying to make a train to London in the morning is almost impossible
13. Their police sirens sound like the green police during World War II
14. Apparently I look mexican from the numerous time i was greeted by "Hola"
15. The French aren't as rude as people say they are