Bordeaux vibes? i found a 1970s jump suit in a dumpster and it’s now my new ‘uniform’
i woke up this morning to a forecast that said 11 degrees,\ which is basically a refrigerator's personality. checked the weather data earlier and it's like the air is holding its breath, 54% humidity trapped in a tin can. didn't stop me from wandering around the old port area where i stumbled upon a dive bar called 'les brumes d'abril' and ordered a coffee that tasted like someone spilled ink into a pot of espresso.
okay, so here's the thing: i'm wearing that 1970s jump suit i found in a dumpster last night. it's neon yellow with a knot at the waist that's probably screaming for help. bought it for like $3 and now locals keep staring at me like i'm either a performance artist or a ghost of the 70s. someone told me at the bar that the suits are a local obsession here-maybe they're right?
i took a photo of the suit in front of that weird old clock tower and posted it to unsplash. the algorithm probably thinks it's a fashion statement, but i swear it's just me being weird. here are some other photos from my trip:
the neighbors? well, if you get bored, the vineyards are a short drive away, or those old bookstores that smell like mildew and opportunity. i heard that one of them has a secret room with a piano that plays itself. don't ask me how i know. maybe it's true. maybe not.
i overheard a group of tourists complaining about the café in the square. someone told me that the owner once used to be a mime, which explains why the croissants here are served with a side of interpretive dance. i tried to ask for more details but got distracted by a man selling vintage vinyl records outside. his pitch was so bad it felt intentional. told me his last name was 'Bassist' and the records were all about 'dancing with ghosts.'
reviews? i heard that the old gas station by the river serves the best hash, but only if you ask a local. also, a regular warned me that the antique shop near the train station is haunted. not by spirits, but by a really annoying parrot that repeats everything you say. i’m 70% sure that’s just projection, but i wouldn’t bet on it.
pro tips: if you're walking around, keep an eye out for street artists. i saw one painting a mural of a disco ball on a wall that was completely sideways. it looked like a dream someone had while high. and don’t forget to check the local board near the port. there’s a thread about a ‘mysterious cake’ that appears every third tuesday. probably a scam. probably not.
this place weirds me out in the best way. the weather’s been this damp chill for days, which is perfect for getting lost in alleys and finding things you shouldn’t. like that jump suit. or maybe it’s the other way around. either way, i’m gonna stay here until the sun decides to show up. and if it doesn’t? i’ll just nap in a公园 and hope the ducks don’t mind sharing my blanket.
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