MIA in Wonderland: 9e Arrt.

The ninth arrondissement is fashionable and definitely my style. There are classic French restaurants and shops lining the street with people packed in all of them. The vibe is very fast pace but still energetic and positive. There is also a very heshy part of

the ninth district, which I explored with Alex early in the study abroad. We made our way around the district looking for the perfect crepe. We found it eventually, but not till after our adventures around the arrondissement. As we wondered down the street we found a small pizza shop with big rectangular assortments of pizza. Of course we had to try it so we ordered a couple different kinds and took our time to enjoy them. And they were absolutely amazing! Typing this now is difficult because my mouth is watering and I’d rather be eating that pizza than on my flight back home to Utah! One shop that caught our attention was the Bistrot Smiley. With the adorable sign smiling bright and the happy servers below it, it brightened our day for sure.

The ninth arrondissement is home to one of the most dangerous places in all of Paris, The Galleries Lafayette. You can spend your life savings away, or spend the afternoon on the beautiful open-air rooftop lounge. From here you can see the exterior of the stunning Opéra. This is one of my absolute favorite places in all of Paris. It looks smaller from the outside but when you enter, it is magnificently grand, tall, and breathtakingly beautiful. Taylor, McKinley and I spent the afternoon dancing in the hallway in front of the wall-sized mirrors. Just around the corner is the Music Hall, which hosts many concerts and performances each year. My next time around, I’d love to watch an Opera in the Opéra and a symphony in the Music Hall. This area is a little expensive. We found milk for 1.43€, eggs for 3.98€, and steak for 34.25€/kg.