08/04/86 Lundi (Monday) Paris

I ventured out on my own again! This time I met Tonya in Paris. These 2 older guys bought us a drink (coca-cola) and we talked with them until they went back to work. I got to Paris at one. 3 train transfers! Luck let me find Tonya in the HUGE station! I am really enjoying figuring out the system. Although it is expensive. I spent my first $100 today which is right on schedule as today was the scheduled day to change my last $50. (only the banks are closed)

I may go to Versaille sometime this week and Friday Tonya might come here. I don't know.

After we got rid of those guys we went to McDonald's and walked all around Paris. We went to LeLouvre and all sorts of neat things. It was so great just to be out!

We got some chocolate and I was in HEAVEN!

Then we played some more games with the trains and found our way back. It was so wonderful.

She wants to go to LeLouvre Wednesday and Versaille Thursday but I'm not sure I can afford it - but I think I should go - I don't know.

I finally figured out the train pretty well and with the map I do ok.

Perhaps this is the Lord's way of helping me but I don't know.

I got a letter from Leslie Kunz and Rob. I figured out all she told me before I got the letter. I'm glad she wrote though.It is nice to have reassurance. I guess I really have enjoyed the past week. I am not sure what do do this week.

Tonya is here and we can do things but I don't know if Colette minds - but I'm only here once - perhaps I should.

Maybe not tomorrow but perhaps Wednesday and Thursday I'll go. I am really tired! It is such a great feeling! Maybe I'll walk and call Tonya so she knows what's going on in my head.

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