Mmmmm... Macaron, je t'aime. The way you have a hard outer shell but then melt in my mouth with your soft inner core... mhmmm. I love you when you are lavender, I love you when you are caramel, I love you when you are framboise; je t'aime tout le temps. On Sunday, we went to Cannes, where I visited the most extensive macaron shop yet; the ...
Monday was quite relaxing. We had a normal day of classes in the morning, followed by electives later. During free time, I went to the mall with Amy and Reede to find something to wear to the concert electro at Nice on Thursday. We took the bus there together; on the way back, Amy decided to take the bus home instead of walking all the way ...
We have less than a week here, and I can't believe it. This whole experience has gone by so quickly... It seems like just yesterday we were all standing at JFK introducing ourselves and beginning the very amazing friendships that now exist. I am hoping and praying that these next few days go by so slowly; I'm positive that I'm not ready to ...
Bonjour! Sunday, we all went back to Cannes, and for good reason; the weather is flawless, and the shopping is exquisite! Luckily, a few of my friends from home were in Cannes, and I was able to meet up with them. I met them at the Hotel Majestic Barriere, where we lounged by the pool and had lunch. I later met up with my peers and continued ...
It has been an exciting last couple of days in Aix! On Sunday, we woke up early to take a bus to Avignon. Luckily for us, there was a theater festival happening while we were there, and the streets of this little medieval town were full of musicians, performers, and artists alike. Everywhere, people in costumes were handing out flyers for ...
Provence is known for its production of lavender; it can be used as a remedy, as a decoration, or as an application product. Sunday, we went to a lavender museum and learned how they made lavender and what it could be used for. I purchased some lavender products that help with sore legs, feet, and chapped lips! It was really interesting to ...
The past couple of days, we have had our typical weekday routine of French classes and learning activities, interspersed with small trips to a café or the pool; but the departure from the ordinary came on Sunday, the last day of the weekend and the most interesting day that I have yet to discuss. Sunday, we took a day trip to Avignon, ...
The last week of the program is here, and I can't believe it. It feels like we just got here a couple days ago... Fortunately we started it off with a celebration, because Monday July 22nd was Lizzy's birthday. She turned 17! I'm so happy I could be with her on that special day; she is a great person. On Sunday, we had a day trip to Avignon. ...
For our last art class, I took my students to the place where Cezanne himself used to paint: Mont Sainte-Victoire. From this very vantage point, he made 11 oil paintings using different styles and techniques to represent the famous mountain. Kristen, Goa, Lauren, and Jane had the opportunity to discover the conditions of painting outside ...
Avignon, nougat ice-cream, Le Palais des Papes, watching acrobats performing in the street, Le Pont d'Avignon, mousse de chocolat, the scent of lavender, all seasoned with music coming from everywhere around is the recipe for a wonderful day in Provence. I told you before how, for me, this experience has been a mix of new and old. Avignon, as ...