Hello All! Hope everyone is doing wonderful over there in America! Lots of little things have been happening here in Paris...still with terrible weather, though! But we'll start with last week!
Shopping on a rainy Wednesday afternoon. Sounds good to me. I am finally almost finished with everything I need to get before I leave. Can't believe it's almost time...
Thursday was a day fun filled of CLASSES! How wonderful. We did get to take a trip to La Défense, Paris' business district. It was like walking out of Paris into the future. All of the buildings are so modern. It was a really cool place. If I didn't go with my class, I definitely would have missed out on that. We also found out there is a HUGE mall there. Can't believe I didn't know that either! Hopefully will make it back before I leave!
Friday was a slow day as well. I had class! Can you believe it? Class on a Friday!? Our school makes us make up classes if we miss them due to holidays or breaks. Therefore, I had to go to Education. It wasn't too painful, being that I just had to watch student presentations. But after class, I had to watch a movie for history. The Battle of Algiers. It was a decent movie, but I was so tired and was falling asleep the whole time. Plus, I'm not really into war movies. After that, Danielle and I ventured over to Musée Carnavalet in the Marais district. I really enjoyed this museum. It is a museum all about the history of Paris. The paintings of Paris were beautiful from the 1800s and 1900s. I am jealous I couldn't visit then! Definitely a good museum to visit if visiting Paris, especially because it's free for everyone!
Saturday was Cinco de Mayo! This called for a celebration at a Mexican restaurant! I found a place called BocaMexa on our favorite street, Rue Mouffetard in the Latin Quarter. But before we headed there for lunch, we spent a few hours at the Louvre. Beautiful as always. It was finally time for our late lunch and without too much trouble, we found the cute little place. We also found a bunch of other girls from our school there too, so we got to sit with them and catch up about all of our spring breaks. I had the chicken quesadilla with chips and guacamole. And how can I forget...The best margarita ever! Pretty sure it's actually voted one of the best in Paris. It was beyond delicious. I was a happy kid! When I got back home, I skyped in my parent's Kentucky Derby party. It was great to see my family and all of our good friends! Made me wish I could be there!
I went to church on Sunday close to my house. I swear, I've never seen so many children at a church before! So adorable! They barely make noise, as well. American parents need to take some lessons from the French! Headed over by Notre Dame for lunch at a cafe and to get our last minute souvenirs. I went home around 6pm and awaited the election results...Hollande, the socialist candidate beat Sarkozky. I don't think my host family was too happy, but most of Paris was! It had to be because of his wonderful campaign video: Hollande's Campaign Video
The only interesting thing that happened today was me eating a crepe. Literally. I had class from 11am-8:30pm! Don't the teachers know we want to spend our last few weeks in France roaming the streets and not in a classroom!? Not at CIEE. My history teacher also announced that we are having a class on Friday from 1-4pm. How thrilling...
I forgot to add how when I came home tonight, my host mom came to my room telling me that my host brother told her I was sick. I had no idea why he would know I was sick, and thought she knew because she gave me medicine yesterday, but she insisted on making me tea and giving me 5 boxes of different medicine. She is too precious!
Well it's getting late...luckily, tomorrow is the celebration of the end of World War II here in France, so NO SCHOOL! Yay! I love all these French holidays! If the weather is nice, a picnic is in order by the Eiffel Tower! Cross your fingers :)
Gros Bisous!
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