It was the first time the sky had been apparent in Paris in the five days we had been there. The sun shone in all its brilliance. It was 6 A.M, and my family was not awake yet, but I decided not to let go of such a golden opportunity and went out to take a stroll. The moment the cold air touched my face, I was more awake than I had ever been. I trod along the path from the hotel to a café nearby, and after having a coffee and breakfast there, I continued to walk until I got tired and sat on a bench.