March 15, 2013
Bonjour,
How is everyone? I decided to start with this
question because it seems that I am always sending out updates but never
receiving any. Now, it is your turn! Even if it is just a short
message. I would very much like to hear from you. Now what have I been
up to?
Well we just had our 2 week mid-winter break. I went to Paris
with my host family! That's right. Paris! More details about that in a
few; Other than that things have been pretty normal around here. The
weather seemed to have given us a sneak peak of spring, but now we are
back to snow, sleet, and rain. I am growing fed up of the weather. All I
want is nice warm weather. School is as annoying as normal, but I feel
like I am starting to get along more and more with the frenchies. Rotary
Life; I have been going to my usual club meetings and events. The other
day I stayed overnight at my councilor's house after going to the
movies; In France the rotary does a fundraiser where they sell movie
tickets to a movie debut. So, it is like a rotary specific premiere.
The movie we saw was the new version of "The Wizard of Oz." To give you
an idea of the "time difference" between American Culture and France,
that movie just came out.
Now, Paris! We were in Paris for 5 nights/4 days. On arriving
Monday we took a quick tour of Paris by night in the car. The first time
I saw the Eiffel Tower. Then we went to the family friend's house
where we were spending the night. The next day we fought through the
traffic and finally made it into Paris; We started off by seeing the
"Place Vendôme." I'd say it is like the equivalent of the "5th Street"
of Paris. This is where the most expensive stores I have ever seen are
located. My host mom made the choice that if I wanted to buy a new
suitcase then I should do it here. What made that funny is that we were
in front of the Louis Vuitton store. In the same little plaza there
were Chanel, Rolex, Dior, and even the Ritz. Can you imagine? I believe
it is obvious that I did not buy my souvenirs here. Sorry to let you
guys down, but no Louis Vuitton or Chanel for you. That day was
essentially non-stop. We also visited the Champs Elysées, Place de la
Concord, L'Arc de Triomphe, Jardin des Tuileries, Champs de Maris,
Eiffel Tower, Cathedral of Notre-Dame, and we walked along the Seine.
The next day we did Versailles in the morning and the Louvre in the
afternoon. Both were very beautiful but since the weather wasn't that
nice the gardens at Versailles weren't that great. Since it was the
off-season the fountains were not working. There was also a fountain
under restoration. I feel as if every fountain I go see is under
construction. But, the next day we visited the "Happiest Place on
Earth." Since, it was my first Disney Experience, I am very happy to
have done it. It was great. I recommend Disney to everyone!
6 Months! Soon to be 7 before I know it. I know I repeat it
in every email, but its true. I just can't believe it. I will be back
in the states doing my college work before we realize it!
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