So, apparently I have to watch what I say because Baptiste understands English and told his Mom that I thought our first encounter was funny. She then told all her friends at the dinner party last night.
So, I must tell you that Marc (the principal) is a big fan of Creedence Clear Water (Kreedenz Klear Water in Franglais). He turned it on and just started dancing and then his wife came in dancing and singing also. I thought to myself, "Not only are these French so passionate in the things they do, they always seem to be so happy. I need to get myself into some more hobbies pronto." ** And he actually just picked up his guitar as I type and is currently playing "Have You Ever Seen The Rain."
Last night, they took me to a traditional( Baptiste says it's not traditional at all actually French people don't normally do that) dinner party, well traditional minus the singing. This was a group of chorale singers, so after a few drinks, they all started singing rounds, ancient choral songs, and the like. It was marvelous, minus the fact that I was the only one who wasn't singing and I wish I could sing like the rest of them.
Then today, Baptiste took me around Lyon. We went around to the two cathedrals, the roman theaters, and then walked up and down hills in between. I must say this place is pretty hip for how old it really is. The tram that we took was just installed two years ago and was so pretty for public transportation. I hope to get to know the city fast; it doesn't seem as big as it does on the map.
Oh and I must tell you, I have my own "gris gris" (comme "chachun cherche son chat"). Their cat is actually named "mimi." He slept with me the first two nights and follows me all over the house. Voila!
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