We are still adjusting to the time difference. Sometimes I wake up at one in the morning, completely alert and starving. Today we accidently slept in until one in the afternoon. The cats' schedules are even off.
Despite the jet lag, we are enjoying living in a new place. Our apartment is in the middle of the city. A little loud, but the location is worth it. We have already found a couple of good restaurants and a cute little wine shop owned by a nice woman named Grace. So far Davis has been my way of communication because I am just getting into studying the language.
Everyone here is friendly. The bread here makes you feel like you've never tasted good bread before. There is a pharmacy, a florist, a hairdresser, a bakery, and a grocery store on every block. I haven't found a place to get a manicure yet. Not sure if that is popular here. Even though it is the coldest season, the weather is enjoyable and we have been told to expect perfection starting in March. Most businesses play American music and try to charge for water. I noticed that there is a Subway, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and a Pizza Hut. People dance on top of tables in bars.
It is expensive to live here. A meal from a Chinese restaurant that would cost $7.00 in the U.S. will run you about $15.00 here. We are going to be cooking and eating at home a lot.
We will be getting back to a schedule soon...Davis starts school this week. I will be spending my time studying French, Statistics, and Managerial Accounting and becoming domesticated (tiny washer w/ no dryer). I have to earn my keep somehow.
We are planning a trip to Paris. Only 25 euros both ways by bus. We are staying with Davis' friends, Valerie and Benoit.
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