Last weekend we had our group trip to Provence. It was an action-packed weekend full of sightseeing, bus rides, and great food. We stayed in Avignon and traveled from there to the Pont du Gard, Les Baux, Saint Remy, Nîmes, Arles, Cassis, and Orange. Les Baux and Cassis were probably my favorites, but all of them were amazing and unlike anywhere I'd been before. I loved it. I'll post some pictures soon.
This past week has been pretty low-key. Monday I took a trip to the Dermatologist on account of a mysterious allergic reaction that appeared on my legs. That visit was definitely something I won't be forgetting anytime soon. In other news, I've been home alone with the cat since Tuesday (my host family is on vacation in St. Tropez with family) and I have grown to hate this cat more and more each day. Definitely won't be missing her after I leave. Wednesday, while walking home after class through a lovely park I frequent, two nice old French men started up a conversation with me and we stood there chatting for a good 20 minutes. It was really just delightful and brightened up my week. At the end of the conversation we did the bises (the kisses on the cheeks that the French do--something usually only used among friends) and exchanged names and I went on my way with a smile on my face and two new friends: Jean-Pierre and Guy. Thursday I woke up to a job offer, which was very exciting, and Friday Brittany and I took a day-trip to Lyon. Lyon is a beautiful city and we had a great time exploring it.
Overall a great week.
Some highlights:
Meeting Jean-Pierre and Guy
Signing a lease on an apartment for the summer (thanks, Jim!)
Getting a job offer
Accepting a job offer
Finding delicious ice cream in Lyon
Lowlights:
Having to walk through the rain every. single. day.
Having an allergic reaction to a mysterious culprit
One last thing: congratulations to all the seniors graduating this weekend! Colgate won't be the same without you. Wish I could be there!
This past week has been pretty low-key. Monday I took a trip to the Dermatologist on account of a mysterious allergic reaction that appeared on my legs. That visit was definitely something I won't be forgetting anytime soon. In other news, I've been home alone with the cat since Tuesday (my host family is on vacation in St. Tropez with family) and I have grown to hate this cat more and more each day. Definitely won't be missing her after I leave. Wednesday, while walking home after class through a lovely park I frequent, two nice old French men started up a conversation with me and we stood there chatting for a good 20 minutes. It was really just delightful and brightened up my week. At the end of the conversation we did the bises (the kisses on the cheeks that the French do--something usually only used among friends) and exchanged names and I went on my way with a smile on my face and two new friends: Jean-Pierre and Guy. Thursday I woke up to a job offer, which was very exciting, and Friday Brittany and I took a day-trip to Lyon. Lyon is a beautiful city and we had a great time exploring it.
Overall a great week.
Some highlights:
Meeting Jean-Pierre and Guy
Signing a lease on an apartment for the summer (thanks, Jim!)
Getting a job offer
Accepting a job offer
Finding delicious ice cream in Lyon
Lowlights:
Having to walk through the rain every. single. day.
Having an allergic reaction to a mysterious culprit
One last thing: congratulations to all the seniors graduating this weekend! Colgate won't be the same without you. Wish I could be there!
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