Day 1 (and 2)

I'm here, in Paris. In my apartment in the 5th arrondisment. Pictures and maps and spelling will come later; right now I'm tired. Left LAX on the 22 and was supposed to connect in Houston, but the LAX flight was three hours late, so I spent the night in a crack hotel in Houston (thanks, Hotwire--never go below four stars when using them). Houston flight was delayed for an hour because of mechanical problems, but I'm here. And the wireless works. I've been in the same clothes for two days, without any toiletries, so my plan is to quickly shower, shave, change, and then head out to the Monoprix on Blvd. St. Michel to stock up on some basics. It's Christmas eve, so I don't want to miss if they close early. Might pick up some quick street food to bring up here. My plan, then, is to take a two hour nap, then get up and go explore and get my bearings. Cheers!