Sorry for not writing in a while... I thought I would've had more time to dedicate to this blog, but as it turns out: life abroad tends to be busy, busy, busy... I have been active pretty much every weekend--with all the excursions with Georges and my housemate, homework, and Aix nightlife, it really is a challenge to find the time to write on here.
Today was the IAU sponsored trip to Gorges du Verdon. As you can see from the picture above, it was beautiful. France really is magical. There has not been one outing in which I have not been impressed--and I come from California where I like to believe there is a wide variety in landscapes! The day was pretty active--we stopped at two cities prior to making it to the man-made lake here where we took a nice--and much needed--swim. The first stop was at Vinon sur Verdon, which was a little town where we stopped pretty much just to buy baguettes for lunch. Oh, yeah, the baguettes here are amazing, by the way. Every food here is amazing. So if you're a fan of food, France is for you. You can find a wide variety, too--middle-eastern restaurants, Italian, Chinese...they got it. And pizza...lots, and lots of (cheap..and good!) pizza. The second town, Moustiers, was a little bigger. There was a market, and a chapel at the top of some hill that you could climb to if you were up to it.
On our way home after our stay in the lake, we stopped at some lavender fields and took pictures. The fields were quite extensive and beautiful, but there were not that many. The summer this year is arriving late, and therefore many of the fields have not yet bloomed--but luckily, we were able to find this nice field, and stop to take some pictures. It was the icing on the cake for this day. It was really chill and relaxing--just what I needed to help me push my way through the last week of classes here. I cannot believe this is all coming to an end--so soon!
After walking around at night with my housemate, I was saddened by the idea that in a little over a week I would no longer be in Aix, enjoying a nice summer night out in town, with 1 euro wine glasses, and the beautiful French language buzzing around. Although I am ready to go home, at the same time I know I will miss just being in Aix. It is such a comforting town, buzzing with life at all hours. Well...except Sundays in the evening. But that goes for all of France.
After walking around at night with my housemate, I was saddened by the idea that in a little over a week I would no longer be in Aix, enjoying a nice summer night out in town, with 1 euro wine glasses, and the beautiful French language buzzing around. Although I am ready to go home, at the same time I know I will miss just being in Aix. It is such a comforting town, buzzing with life at all hours. Well...except Sundays in the evening. But that goes for all of France.
Oh, and did I mention Tour de France passed through Aix yesterday? No, but that's okay: I'm telling you now, ain't I? Well, as you can see to the right, there are some bikers riding by. Please excuse the bad picture quality. It truly was a fleeting moment kind of shot. But it was awesome to know that I was present for such a historic event--they were celebrating their 100th year of Tour de France! Exciting! However, I was surprised by the low outcome of spectators. But that's okay because that gave me the opportunity to be as close as I was.
Oh, happy belated fourth of July, everyone!
Until next time,
Laura.
Oh, happy belated fourth of July, everyone!
Until next time,
Laura.