It seems that accessing the internet in Bordeaux, France isn’t nearly as convenient as in the United States, hence the recent decline in Lindsor’s regularly scheduled comments in my journal. Lindsor arrived in Paris several weeks ago and has now begun coursework at the Université de Michel Montaigne in Bordeaux. I guess double majoring wasn’t difficult enough in her native tongue (English), so she decided to finish things off in French. I plan on using my website and this journal to keep everyone updated on Linds’ adventures in France, so stay tuned for more developments.
For now, here is an excerpt from Linds’ first email home after arriving in France.
I arrived in Paris this morning, after a wonderful series of flights that included the movies “The Core” and “Daredevil.” I am pleased to say I ‘slept’ through both. The girls I am traveling with and I walked quite a bit through Paris today, and exhaustion combined with jetlag has left the two of them sleeping in our room. Of course, I made my quick escape to the hotel’s internet station. I have one more day to enjoy Paris and then I am off to Bordeaux to start the language program. i guess there is quite a lot to say about what I’ve experienced in the short time I’ve been here including: cars that look like they are the amputated parts of other cars, why I smell so bad, and how exhilarating Paris is the second time around.
Also, here are some representative pictures (with Lindsay’s commentary) to tide you over until you visit my website.
Me looking “my best” at the Eiffel Tower
Erin and I picking grapes
Stroking my baguette
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Jackie and I in front of St. Eloi, or as I like to call it, “Eurodisney”.
Of course I’m making this face…
* Dante S. Quote of the Day: “But, Sappy, no!”
* Ridiculous Item of the Day: This notice from Yahoo regarding their fantasy football league: “If you wish to receive any live stats (including HTML within the game) after the conclusion of Week 2, you must purchase the StatTracker add-on.”
* Movie Quote of the Day: “I am job… I am job…”
September 30, 2003
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