"No matter where you go, there you are.”
So it's officially been a week in Paris. Even with school, I've felt like a tourist. But today I finally felt like this is starting to become my home:)
We toured Paris on Wednesday and it was nice to get an idea of where everything is in comparison to each other. Especially using the metro a TON, it's hard to picture the layout of the city while underground.
On Thursday, we had the group fondue welcome dinner. It was pretty tasty but Melting Pot crew, we do it better;) hehe Afterwards, Leah and I took the metro over to the Eiffel Tower. I don't care what the French say about it, it's incredible. Though I've visited Paris before, it was a first for me to stand under the Eiffel. I couldn't even fully take in the size. It was gorgeous to see the amount of detail and work that went into it. The curves and the light's brightness on the tower against the dark night sky; it was a great experience and definitely one that made me enjoy living in this city.
On Friday, our program offered a trip to see the Chateau de Versailles. It was luxurious to say the least. The detail was beyond anything I've ever seen. I'm taking a class specifically on this castle/palace so I can't wait to go back in the spring and notice the details/history I've learned! And to see the gardens in bloom:) Fun fact: They have classical music playing on Sundays staring in April!
This morning, a few of us ventured over to musée d'Orsay. It used to be a train station and they converted it into a museum! You might recognize it from the movie, Hugo:)
My favorite part was the impressionism and neo-impressionism exhibit including works from Van Gogh, Gauguin and Monet. I liked how they used brighter colors and how it appeared pixilated but was more free in the motion; not as harsh as a computer pixilation. Some other paintings I enjoyed were: Le Rêve by Edouard Detaille and Les Raboteurs de Parquet by Gustave Caillebotte.
We also stopped at a little supermarket and the clerk was super friendly and joked around with us:) I only note this, because form personal experience, the French live up to their stereotype of being rude (in restaurants). It's so bad, they've recently passed a law that will require training in cafes/restaurants on how to be friendly! I've have quite a few rude experiences, but also some great ones to practice my French and learn more about the culture! Learning is everywhere not just the classroom #studyabroad!
Lastly, the Madame we're living with hasn't had time to make another key, so Leah and I have shared one for the past week. It's been wonderful to share so many adventures together and we have way too many inside jokes...but I love it:) And I'm sure there will be MANY more! Madame gave us a second one today so I was able to meet up with some friends this evening for a drink and crêpe! It was rather exciting to be able to take the metro by myself for the first time! I knew exactly where I was going and felt like a local!
Anyways...I think I could get used to living here;) It's starting to feel like home.
Bisous,
Lyndi
We toured Paris on Wednesday and it was nice to get an idea of where everything is in comparison to each other. Especially using the metro a TON, it's hard to picture the layout of the city while underground.
On Thursday, we had the group fondue welcome dinner. It was pretty tasty but Melting Pot crew, we do it better;) hehe Afterwards, Leah and I took the metro over to the Eiffel Tower. I don't care what the French say about it, it's incredible. Though I've visited Paris before, it was a first for me to stand under the Eiffel. I couldn't even fully take in the size. It was gorgeous to see the amount of detail and work that went into it. The curves and the light's brightness on the tower against the dark night sky; it was a great experience and definitely one that made me enjoy living in this city.
On Friday, our program offered a trip to see the Chateau de Versailles. It was luxurious to say the least. The detail was beyond anything I've ever seen. I'm taking a class specifically on this castle/palace so I can't wait to go back in the spring and notice the details/history I've learned! And to see the gardens in bloom:) Fun fact: They have classical music playing on Sundays staring in April!
My favorite part was the impressionism and neo-impressionism exhibit including works from Van Gogh, Gauguin and Monet. I liked how they used brighter colors and how it appeared pixilated but was more free in the motion; not as harsh as a computer pixilation. Some other paintings I enjoyed were: Le Rêve by Edouard Detaille and Les Raboteurs de Parquet by Gustave Caillebotte.
Photo credit: Leah Efken
We also stopped at a little supermarket and the clerk was super friendly and joked around with us:) I only note this, because form personal experience, the French live up to their stereotype of being rude (in restaurants). It's so bad, they've recently passed a law that will require training in cafes/restaurants on how to be friendly! I've have quite a few rude experiences, but also some great ones to practice my French and learn more about the culture! Learning is everywhere not just the classroom #studyabroad!
Lastly, the Madame we're living with hasn't had time to make another key, so Leah and I have shared one for the past week. It's been wonderful to share so many adventures together and we have way too many inside jokes...but I love it:) And I'm sure there will be MANY more! Madame gave us a second one today so I was able to meet up with some friends this evening for a drink and crêpe! It was rather exciting to be able to take the metro by myself for the first time! I knew exactly where I was going and felt like a local!
Anyways...I think I could get used to living here;) It's starting to feel like home.
Bisous,
Lyndi
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