Wednesday, May 15, 2013

London Vacation!

During my vacation I had the opportunity to fly to London. The trip was such a treat for me because I had just done my first out-of-country study abroad there the year before, for the month of January. Plus to add to the excitement I was able to meet up with a couple of my lute friends! One currently attends with me, the other is my close friend from Norway. Being able to see her so soon after her departing the US was absolutely amazing!




Together my friends and I met up in a cafe and caught up with each other, then we ventured though the London Dungeons, followed by a more relaxing ride on the London Eye. Late afternoon called for a trip to the Freud Museum-- in his London house. That was interesting but not quite as exciting as I had hoped.





To finish the evening we had authentic Indian food. The following day we all had lunch together, and my Norwegian friend and I enjoyed the Camden markets. It was a huge relief to see people I previously knew. Thank you for such a wonderful time guys. 

Friday, May 10, 2013

I see London, I see France II

So, I haven't written in forever.
Sorry, but I've been busy.. doing stuff..-- since forever.

Ok, so down to business.

A couple weeks ago I started my big break from my courses at St. Paul Valery. It was a huge relief because four hours of French language each day, no matter how much I love the language, can be a bit burdensome.
I was lucky enough to have 2 weeks of vacation, but with a tremendous amount of French holidays and cancelled courses, I was given a 3 week vacation. So what do you do when you have 3 weeks free in France?
Well if you're me, you go to Paris, London, Aigue-Mortes, Pont du Gard, and Cassis. Basically just visiting the heck out of the south of France.

Enough talking, I know you just want pictures.

 This is a photo of my host mom, Garou, and me at the Aqueduct in Montpellier.
                  Our Hotel in Paris, close to the Champs Elysee. It was comfy and reasonably priced.
 This was the delicious Croque Madame I ate when I arrived. I was so happy because I love these things!
 Taking a picture in front of the Arc De Triumph! I really don't remember being infront of a tree though...bizarre.





          I had a beautiful long weekend in Paris. It was always warm and sunny and welcoming.
 I also visited the Gardens of Versailles which were soooo beautiful and vast.
 Here is Marie Antionette's bedroom...so exciting (but not really that exciting).


                                And here is her portrait. Beautiful!
After a nice stay in Paris, I returned to my host family in Montpellier for a little while. I had a few days of rest then it was off to London. WHICH WAS AWESOME.

But I will post about that next :) Soon, soon.