Mont St. Michel!

This week we started to get into the rhythm of classes and so far things are going smoothly! I really like all of my classes and I think they will all be really helpful! I was a little sad though because I signed up to go a conversation partner and Tuesday we were supposed to meet them and the school threw a big soiree for us but mine did not come :( There were a few like me who didn't have partners so we grouped together and hung out but it was still disappointing. They sent us the emails for our partners though so hopefully I hear back from her soon!

Other than that things have been going great! I made a new friend! She is from China and we have a few classes together. She invited me and a couple other girls to come over and eat real Chinese food sometime soon. I’m so excited! I told her that I love the American version of Chinese food so I would love to try the real thing!! I am also going to sign up to go to an International Dinner on Wednesday! Everyone has to bring a dish or dessert from their country so I need to think of something to make… Maybe pumpkin pie or something.

Yesterday was my excursion to the town of St. Malo and the incredible Mont St. Michel!! It was my favorite trip thus far! We visited the fortified part of St. Malo where we toured the ramparts, saw the cathedral where Jaques Cartier is buried and had delicious crêpes! Unfortunately it rained for most of this part of the trip to we got soaked but it was still beautiful. Next we hopped back on the bus and went to Mont. St. Michel! For those of you who are unfamiliar with Mont St. Michel, it is an island off the coast of France that has been entirely turned into a giant abbey and tiny town. The French have built a bridge out to it so that tourists like me can go whenever to check it out.

When we arrived it was still pouring, so we had to triple task; avoiding puddles and streams of water, climb lots of stairs trying to stay under the umbrella and still look around and take pictures. Fortunately by the time we got to the top it had not only stopped raining but the sun came out! Benefits of oceanic weather; wait five minutes, the weather will change. The rest of the day was absolutely beautiful and the island and abbey was even more so! Here are some photos: