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Kim arrives in Paris

Not much to say. Flight to Detroit was uneventful. Detroit Airport was kinda cool. Flight to Paris was also uneventful.
My bike and all bags made it. I think I slept 4 hours...could use a nap right now...bike ride is planned for 4 pm..right after blood thinner shot (last shot until I fly out--i take one the morning of, then 24 hours later to keep clots from forming). Not sure why clots like airplanes, think it's all the sitting and something to do w/ the cabin pressure. Anyhow, I'm keeping them away. one clot was enough.
Tonight my roommate is Courtney. She's from Salt Lake. Has lived in Wisconsin & Houston. Went on the same tour in 2004 and is back for more. She's sleeping right now. After the ride there will be a welcome dinner to meet everyone.

The Novatel Hotel is very modern, but the hair dryer looks like it is from the 70's w/ it's long hose. We are staying near the airport, so nothing too exciting to look at.

That's all for today...

Tomorrow:
First real bike ride 50 k and we stay in Beaune, we are working our way down to Chimonix --in the middle of the Alps.

3 comments:

  1. bonjour! Glad you made it. We're keeping tabs on you. Bonne chance (good luck)!

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  2. Living vicariously through you. Take it all in and have a great time. I bet your trigger finger is just itching to start shutterbugging all of France. Can't wait to see the pics..

    Eat and drink well, be merry, and live it up.

    -Yungie-

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  3. Can u post where you'll be watching the stages so I can watch for you on the TV coverage?

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