Me at the ancient arena in Nimes, France
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
No Rest for the Weary
Well, I have some down time now, and so, will blog.
It's been a crazy couple of days, so I will recap.
Friday: Ended class at 12:30 and went about running errands like a mad woman. I came back to the dorms and a few friends and I went to eat at the Resto U for dirt cheap. Apparently the food was better the night before, I guess they quit trying on weekends. But from there, the four of us wandered down to La Place de Comedie and Estivale.
There was a city wine tasting friday night, 3 euro for 3 degustations (or tastes) of wine. A friend and I sat in a grassy patch drinking our third glass, eating some tapas, and enjoying the lovely night and spanish guitar music. After that, we wandered over to the outdoor movie: High Plains Drifter. I wanted to hear Clint Eastwood's voice dubbed, but alas, only subtitled.
It was probably my best night here so far.
Saturday, I tried to sleep in, but the sounds of others woke up at about 10....so late for me. I decided to join the group going to the beach and it was quite the little adventure. Instead of getting a charter bus, a few of us went it alone using public transportation. We ended up barely squeezing onto a bus headed for the beach, and it was actually one of the most pleasant bus rides I've ever been on. People were friendly and having a good time, two older ladies told us "have fun at beach." I sunned myself a little more by the Mediterranean and headed on back to the dorms.
Sunday, our group went on an excursion to the nearby city of Nimes and to the aqueduct of Pont du Gard. Pictures to come.
-Until later,
Becca
It's been a crazy couple of days, so I will recap.
Friday: Ended class at 12:30 and went about running errands like a mad woman. I came back to the dorms and a few friends and I went to eat at the Resto U for dirt cheap. Apparently the food was better the night before, I guess they quit trying on weekends. But from there, the four of us wandered down to La Place de Comedie and Estivale.
There was a city wine tasting friday night, 3 euro for 3 degustations (or tastes) of wine. A friend and I sat in a grassy patch drinking our third glass, eating some tapas, and enjoying the lovely night and spanish guitar music. After that, we wandered over to the outdoor movie: High Plains Drifter. I wanted to hear Clint Eastwood's voice dubbed, but alas, only subtitled.
It was probably my best night here so far.
Saturday, I tried to sleep in, but the sounds of others woke up at about 10....so late for me. I decided to join the group going to the beach and it was quite the little adventure. Instead of getting a charter bus, a few of us went it alone using public transportation. We ended up barely squeezing onto a bus headed for the beach, and it was actually one of the most pleasant bus rides I've ever been on. People were friendly and having a good time, two older ladies told us "have fun at beach." I sunned myself a little more by the Mediterranean and headed on back to the dorms.
Sunday, our group went on an excursion to the nearby city of Nimes and to the aqueduct of Pont du Gard. Pictures to come.
-Until later,
Becca
Thursday, August 21, 2008
A La Plage
Today after morning French classes, our program arranged a bus to the beach for us!
The ride alone was great. We saw a lot of the Montpellier area, it's so sunny and warm with tile roofed houses and balconies overflowing with flowers. All the cars are cute and compact so they can navigate the roundabouts and narrow streets very well, so mad props to our bus driver!
The sea is blue and sparkly, the sand is fine, and the sun is hot in Montpellier. I took my first dip in the Mediterranean and fell asleep on the beach. I saw a few more men in speedos than I'm used to, but the beach was nice. Now I'm trying to get motivated to do my french homework, and looking forward to another dinner of bread, cheese, and wine. hahaha, go me.
Until later,
Becca
The ride alone was great. We saw a lot of the Montpellier area, it's so sunny and warm with tile roofed houses and balconies overflowing with flowers. All the cars are cute and compact so they can navigate the roundabouts and narrow streets very well, so mad props to our bus driver!
The sea is blue and sparkly, the sand is fine, and the sun is hot in Montpellier. I took my first dip in the Mediterranean and fell asleep on the beach. I saw a few more men in speedos than I'm used to, but the beach was nice. Now I'm trying to get motivated to do my french homework, and looking forward to another dinner of bread, cheese, and wine. hahaha, go me.
Until later,
Becca
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Rough Flight, Good Day
So, after shedding a few tears (yes, I cried a little) I took off on my great European adventure. I've never been off the continent and was a little anxious about the flight. It was dreadful....and I know seven hours isn't that bad, but I don't think I'm much of a flyer. I met up with some other people in the program, and we navigated Charles De Gaulle airport together. At that point, it was my bedtime, but the day had just begun in France. In Montpellier, they didn't have my luggage! Air France left it in Paris...but they did supply me with a tee shirt and toiletry kit.
I've met a lot of people, there are a lot more in the program than I had anticipated, but everyone is nice. I slept off most of the jet lag, so I'm feeling a lot better today. Oh, and I have my luggage!
I've been to the city center, Place de Comedie, twice now, and it's impressive! So many people, so many dogs. It's all really beautiful, and it feels a lot like southern California. We've been handling a lot of business today....kind of tired, looking forward to the rest of the evening.
Until later,
I'm alive and well,
Becca
I've met a lot of people, there are a lot more in the program than I had anticipated, but everyone is nice. I slept off most of the jet lag, so I'm feeling a lot better today. Oh, and I have my luggage!
I've been to the city center, Place de Comedie, twice now, and it's impressive! So many people, so many dogs. It's all really beautiful, and it feels a lot like southern California. We've been handling a lot of business today....kind of tired, looking forward to the rest of the evening.
Until later,
I'm alive and well,
Becca
Sunday, August 10, 2008
One week! eeek!
I had to make the inevitable Wal-Mart run today with my mom (happens to be her birthday, so, Happy Birthday Mom)! And of course...we didn't make a list, and of course, we forgot to get a few key items. Oh well, I will have to navigate through the horrible setup that is our Super Wal-Mart at least once more before I leave.
And speaking of that! It's a week and (almost this minute) until I fly off to France. I'm anxious but excited! I'm getting ready for that Mediterranean sun.
More to come later.
-Becca-
If you wanted to send me anything...here is probably the best address to send to.
Rebecca Strauss
c/o Francoise Chaton
Universite du minnesota
6 Impasse Cite Gelly
34070 Montpellier
And speaking of that! It's a week and (almost this minute) until I fly off to France. I'm anxious but excited! I'm getting ready for that Mediterranean sun.
More to come later.
-Becca-
If you wanted to send me anything...here is probably the best address to send to.
Rebecca Strauss
c/o Francoise Chaton
Universite du minnesota
6 Impasse Cite Gelly
34070 Montpellier
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