Whipped and kissed at the Cirque d'Hiver: Nikki runs away to Paris ...

Across the street is the Hotel California. I've noticed this hotel on previous trips, and I can't help but think the name is an unfortunate choice. Such a lovely place. I am ready for a nap now but I go back to the Collège de France. ... Kerouac, after my day at the circus, my fear is not of getting pulled out of the audience but of pulling the circus out of the ring. Your book suggestion looks interesting; have you read it? I see it is newly released. ...