I had the opportunity to rent a Vespa while I was in Paris, but I found that the “crazies” that are Parisian drivers made me a bit skiddish. So I will drive me a Vespa ’round my small town, and THEN rent a Vespa in Paris… someday.
For an American riding a Vespa in Paris, and absolute REQUIRED item to carry is a large stick. That way, if ever there’s an incident, you can show them the large stick and they will immediately surrender. But don’t actually wave the stick around or ALL of France will surrender, and then you’ll have a country to run.
Sorry… couldn’t resist. The relationship between the US and France could be fairly called unique among nations throughout all of recorded history. And a study of said history – particularly US History and French history between 1750 and 1810 – will reveal the political shenanigans by both governments and both peoples that led to it.
Ha Ha! Pete! Our relationship with the French IS a funny one! Seeing the Statue of Liberty in Jardin du Luxembourg reminds me of this. We have a love/hate thing going on.
As for the big stick, Whacking might do the trick…
The floating happy face in the first panel made me smile :), it’s cute.
I’m not sure I would like a Vespa, the way they lean when they’re driving kinda freaks me out.
I had the opportunity to rent a Vespa while I was in Paris, but I found that the “crazies” that are Parisian drivers made me a bit skiddish. So I will drive me a Vespa ’round my small town, and THEN rent a Vespa in Paris… someday.
For an American riding a Vespa in Paris, and absolute REQUIRED item to carry is a large stick. That way, if ever there’s an incident, you can show them the large stick and they will immediately surrender. But don’t actually wave the stick around or ALL of France will surrender, and then you’ll have a country to run.
Sorry… couldn’t resist. The relationship between the US and France could be fairly called unique among nations throughout all of recorded history. And a study of said history – particularly US History and French history between 1750 and 1810 – will reveal the political shenanigans by both governments and both peoples that led to it.
Ha Ha! Pete! Our relationship with the French IS a funny one! Seeing the Statue of Liberty in Jardin du Luxembourg reminds me of this. We have a love/hate thing going on.
As for the big stick, Whacking might do the trick…