As Nomads, we live here and there, usually for three years sometimes less. Never-the-less, I always walk away with some part of that world inside me, and I carry on. I lived in Seattle for three years. The land of coffee on every corner and really, really good Asian food. Today I need both, but I'm in France. So what to do? I follow people. Today, I followed a group of Chinese tourists in Cannes to see where they ate. I practiced my broken Chinese, and greeted them saying things like: ni hao (prounounced Nee How) and xiei xie (Shay Shay)
and they led me here. They probably had a deal with the tour operator, but I'm with them, and I'll have what they're having. They all sat down, and got the royal treatment. Soon, the restaurant was full, and one hour later, so was I.
Next, off to find the beans. Well there is no "Star Sucks" as they refer to it here, not in my region. There are no chains like "Sisters," or "Seattle's Best," but there are good beans. But where are they and who do you follow? Coffee drinkers all look the same. At first, we followed a group of Italians, but they just led us into the Gucci store. So with that, we left them at the door. We are still on the search for good beans. Once I find them, you'll hear the story. In the mean time, my husband has gotten us into a small pickle which I'll blog about soon.
In the meantime, a few Chinese words can get you a good meal.
http://www.minmm.com/minc/show_classes.php?id=100
and they led me here. They probably had a deal with the tour operator, but I'm with them, and I'll have what they're having. They all sat down, and got the royal treatment. Soon, the restaurant was full, and one hour later, so was I.
In the meantime, a few Chinese words can get you a good meal.
http://www.minmm.com/minc/show_classes.php?id=100
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