Globetrotting Pics #2: Metro Station
The photo above is simply a random one taken while waiting for the train to arrive in the Franklin Roosevelt metro(underground) station in Paris. Unlike KL, where there is a generic design to all train stations under the same line, in Paris a few stations are more nicely decorated compared the mostly shabby others. This metro station, named after the former U.S President, is one of them. The underlying reason is unmistakably governed by common sense, ie this station is located nearby one of Paris’ biggest attractions, the Champs Elysees and Grand and Petit Palais.
Unlike the KL rail systems, the metro lines in Paris are much older. This gives the opportunity to see rather quirky characters in them; drunken beggars extorting spare change from whoever is unfortunate enough to hop on to the same carriage as them, the considerably filthy homeless person sprawled on the seats of the metro. Filthy hobos notwithstanding, there are bound to be many rather talented musicians busking away as you make your way in or out, making the metro line a bit more cheerful. But remember to pretend to be asleep if any of these buskers join you into the carriage and expect a penny or two from you for their uncalled for entertainment.
