Such Friendly Parisians!

Gee, I don't know who keeps claiming that Parisians aren't friendly. Why, just this very afternoon, there I was, just looking at my guide book, trying to find the covered passages it recommended. I was aimlessly strolling down rue St. Denis in the 2e arrondissement. And whaddaya know? All along one block there were dozens and dozens of gals, you know, just hanging out, trying to make friends. On their front stoops. Dressed up so special, too.

They didn't really seem to be chatting with each other much, though. But, golly, they were just as friendly as can be to strangers passing by!! 'Specially to the guys.

Then, these two neighbors were having quite a heated conversation, until this gent walked by. The lady on the left was wearing lamé-and-leopard business attire. Poor thing must have gotten so hot in the sun earlier, 'cause it looked as though she'd taken off most of the rest of the outfit.

I apologize -- this photo was taken in a hurry because I didn't think it was a good idea for me to stop in a doorway to snap a photo. Not that there were many unoccupied doorways. Gosh! Such outgoing people in this neighborhood!