Well, it's been nearly a week of french life, here in Paris. Here are some quick observations.
1. It matters far less that you understand what someone is saying, and more important that you look like you understand. Most things people are saying to you are just yes/no questions, so you got a 50/50 shot at it if you just smile, nod your head and say "oui."
2. French food will not make you fat. Stuffing yourself silly every meal in North America will. I am happily losing weight because it's just not common to have Texas sized portions. I WILL have another crêpe sucre though...yum.
3. As my french improves, my english worsens. When I write I feel like I am reversing my grammer and speaking in far less sylables.
4. Paris strives to achieve balance constantly. For example, by building the huge cathedral of Sacre Coeur at the start of the 20th century to save the french from their sins. Then immediately building a huge red light district at the base of it. (including the famous Moulin Rouge).
5. Champs Elysée is stupid. Don't go there.
A bientot.
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From Mona-Lynne,
You're funny!
Tu me fais rire a haute voix et puis j'ai une grande voix enorme!
Dear Dale,
Sam made it to M'Bour this morning. I can hear the drums now...their first celebration was going to be in the late night desert around a fire with drumming and music. Went to Rocky Horror Picture Show last night at MTC. Funny...cute transvestite cloak!
As-tu mange deja des pains aux chocolat? Ce que je prefere beaucoup.
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