Yeah, you know, I'm staying with the decendants of Charles de Gaulle...

Ok, so I know I've been a bad blogger this week, but Paris is going wonderfully!! I'm finally adjusted and starting to enjoy myself a lot. It's amazing how even after only one week I'm already becoming more comfortable speaking and participating in the French way of life.

I shall try to remember all the interesting things that have happened so far, but really it's been a long week of orientation at Reid Hall and just wandering around the city.

Few cool things that have happened:

1) I went out with my French friend Albane's sister (who spoke hardly any English) and had a lovely full conversation en francais!! It felt so good afterward to know that I DID it!!!
2) I gave directions to a woman totally and French and, here's the kicker...was correct! SUCCESS!!
3) Found out my host family is related to CHARLES DE GAULLE!!!! My host-dad's grandpa is his brother. Siiiiiicccckkk.

Other than that, just been taking tours around and hanging out with the kids in my program. They are all really great, so I know it'll be a fun semester with them. I've also planned a trip in 2 weeks to Oktoberfest to visit Ela, and in November when Ricky comes we're going to spend a weekend in Copenhagen and one in Rome. So excited for all the travels!!

That's all for now--promise I'll have more exciting stories as the days progress. Au revoir!