I am still mentally debating my accommodations in Paris, post-sisters. I am very much decided that the MIJE hostels will be my best choice. I have to wait, though, until 45 days out to reserve. That 45 days is next Wednesday, the 4th. I'm thinking I have a reasonable chance to get in. But...just in case I am open to other options, including keeping my original reservations at the Young and Happy. So every time I am reading travel forums, and find a lead to good budget accommodations, I check it out. Last week I checked out (online, obviously) a nice studio apartment, would have been the SAME price as MIJE (I want to get a single at MIJE.) Good reviews, in the 11th, would have been a little more for transportation expense though. Unfortunately, it was not available until Sunday, and I need it Saturday. So would have been more expensive in the long run as I'd have to stay elsewhere one night. Oh well.
Checked out a few more apartments and hostels today at work while my little guy was sleeping. Many of the hostels were already full for my specified dates. That concerns me a little (as far as MIJE) but I figure that nobody should be able to get in any sooner than 45 days, hopefully....
Watch for a big sigh of relief next Wednesday, hopefully. If not, will obviously have to rethink my options.
On another note, received my mom and her sister's itinerary today for their 3 month trip around Europe. I have serious itinerary envy, of course. They will have a great time, especially if neither of them gets hurt this time around. Didja pack the bubble wrap, Mom? I am really grateful to be having even these two weeks though.
I also had a rare treat last night, a couple of quality hours of conversation with my youngest son. It was nice, just kind of talking about nothing in particular but touching lots of subjects including travel. Think he'd love to go with me, and I'd love to take him, but I need this first trip for myself. It'll be a good reason to come back.
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