My French course this week has been really tough. Continue reading “My French fortnight is almost over”
Blisters 2: the return of the podiatrist
I had to buy another pair of shoes yesterday afternoon after even the faux Birkenstocks gave me blisters. Continue reading “Blisters 2: the return of the podiatrist”
Outfit
My carefully planned “French woman in summer” wardrobe has been a total bust, because it’s been too hot. Continue reading “Outfit”
Reflections on my first week in Montpellier
After a lot of argy-bargy with my French school, in the end I decided to stay with my first host family. Continue reading “Reflections on my first week in Montpellier”
The best weekend of my life
The best weekend of my life in which I nearly died multiple times, that is. Continue reading “The best weekend of my life”
Bittersweet
That first time… Continue reading “Bittersweet”
Montpellier Monday August 19
Not sure how much I’ll be posting in the next couple of weeks, as I’ve realised that it might detract a bit from the whole “French language immersion” thing. Continue reading “Montpellier Monday August 19”
Hotel D’Amiens
My hotel here in Paris was a good choice. Continue reading “Hotel D’Amiens”
Pained
My throat is still very sore, I phoned Simon in the middle of the night* to ask if I should start antibiotics but he said no, there’s be no benefit and I’d just end up with diarrhoea and thrush. Continue reading “Pained”
Paris Aug 17
My first 24 hours in France have been pretty successful. Continue reading “Paris Aug 17”