May has been a month of mishaps and meandering on cautiously through life. We haven't had one full week of school because of national holidays. Most French people like to "fait le pont" and go on long weekend vacations. Despite my need to find a new job, I decided to join my friend Soumia and head off to Valence for one of these free days. A quick 30-50 minute train ride to the south (depending if you take the TGV or TER), Valence is seen as the entryway to Provence, although the ever present wind proves it to be more Rhone Alpes than anything. Valence in Latin means "strength". The Pognes are just one example of the Roman influences on this town. All in all, a wonderful place to go for some sun, relaxation, and change of pace. The people certainly are more friendly and not as bothered by the fact that I may have a little accent when I talk. In fact, anyone we came across was eager to start a conversation with us strangers. It is amazing what the little things in one day can do to change your attitude towards life.
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| Pognes |
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| La suisse- so yummy! |
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| Amen |
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| Reminds me of The Sound of Music |
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| The park! |
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| L'abeille |
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| Maison de têtes |
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| I'll take this apartment |
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| Or even this one! |
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| When France has a national holiday, literally everything closes. |
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| Can you find the kitty? Soumia's new baby, Lucky. |
Later in the week I had a few of my friends over to make the infamous American pizzookie. You could definitely tell which half of the pizzokie was eaten by Americans. If anything, maybe I could open a pizzookie stand in Lyon with my friend Sarah and become a billionaire?
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| Pizzookie! |
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| Sarah, Emily, Julie, and I -Before |
In other news, I've had to consult multiple lawyers about my situation. I am more than certain that I will be forced to return home to the USA. Of course all of this falls into place when tickets cost more than 1,400 dollars (both one way and round-trip). I can say I certainly have had no luck this year, BUT on the upside, I have gained amazing friends without whom I would have never been able to succeed in keeping my head up this past year. You all know who you are <3
Next up, Tunisia!
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