Laura is back in Vichy! She's been here for the past three weeks, greatly increasing my daily intake of chocolate. |
Shortly after Laura got back, I went to Montpellier with Cambray, in the south of France. |
Cambray in sunlight. |
Fountains in Montpellier reminded me of Italy, but the architecture was like Paris. |
Then I went to Moulins, a small town a half-hour north of me. |
French alleys. |
I was there with one of the English Teachers at the high school and another English assistant. Those huge boards were the menus. |
There they are! We also went to the costume museum behind them. |
The day after Moulins I headed up to Paris to take a plane to London. After making it to my hostel around 10pm, I woke up three blocks from Kensington Palace. |
Crazy crowd for the changing of the guards, which apparently happens four times a week. |
Classic London? Do I have the right to make that claim? |
Two Thumbs Up |
Proof that I was there. |
Favorite Street. |
Those outdoor perch-bars were all over. |
Obligatory photo |
Bourrough Market, located beneath train tracks. |
And my heart grew three sizes. |
For Liz, who loves tea-ware, and my family, who loves tea. Located in Portobello Market. |
Lunch at the Victoria and Albert Museum. |
Then I went to Edinburgh, Scotland. |
And the mix of old with new blew my young, American mind. |
I arrived at my hostel at night and this dark alley was twinkling and historical. |
Happened upon this plaque and had a stroke. |
Srsly. |
Lunch at Harry's birthplace. |
Sitting where JK sat, looking at what JK looked at. |
I could have slept in this bathroom. |
My favorite message was "Thanks for giving me my favorite place in my mind!" |
From the ceiling of Scotland's National Museum. |
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In St. Andrews! |
At an A Cappella show at the University with my host, Sophie, and two other students. |
At the beach. |
Ruins of a cathedral in the background. |
From the top of a tower. |
St Andrews, the town, cemetery, university buildings, and the green in the distance. |
Stopped in Paris after Scotland to see Sonam for a night. |
Got some crepes in Montmartre. |
Then came home to eat pizza, watch Lion King 3D in french, and then watch a super sad film in Laura's bed. |
Some of my students! These guys loved the idea of living in England for a year, but most of them want to stay in this region when they get older. |
This class loved black eyeliner and claiming that all the different Whiskeys taste like beer to upset the Catering teacher. |
Me with three of my colleagues. |
I spent a lot of time discussing McDonald's and sports with this class; they felt a lot of affection for both. |
One of my favorite chefs, whenever she didn't understand me she said "AH PUTAIN! M'AIDEZ!" (oh fuck! help me guys!" |
These ladies spoke good English and liked talking about life outside of school. |
He had me take this photo three times because he wanted to look "very serious." |
The Chef teaching the flock. |
One of my colleagues asking questions in English. |
Staff Lounge |
Last day with my mailbox. |