We went out today to acquire some useful things for the house. We went to Les Halles, the big mall which lives on the same metro line as we do, and has several furniture stores. We finally settled on a small table, and because it would have cost extra to have it delivered (and it's not all that convenient), we decided to carry it home on the train. Now, I don't know if you've ever carried a heavy table through a mall and into a subway system, but there are more entertaining ways to spend a Saturday. But, we managed to get it home, and now it is nicely installed in the dining room.
