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Published: August 7th 2007
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Camping is so much fun
Here are the lovely people who made camping in Ceuse a great experience. I love HARRY POTTER! I am sorry, my French/Spanish/Italian/Latin is not so good. But I am getting around just fine.
In Barcelona, I had a sudden fire lit under me bum that made me suddenly want to leave very quickly. In my rush, I thought, maybe I am supposed to meet someone that I otherwise would miss. On the train, I met Madeline. She is a French-American. Meaning her father is American, and her mother is French. She has been living in Toulouse for the past three years, and helped me acclimate to the French customs over the period of a few days. So let us break up a few myths about the French, shall we? The top myths I have heard is that the French are rude, that they hate Americans, that they won't speak English, even if they know how... Let's dislodge these radical and disempowering myths now.
The French are so rude Nope, not true. First off, the French have a very high level of manners. They package things nicely, so if you go to get a simple pastry, they put it in a lovely box. They don't dress like slobs. In fact, if you want to have
Rolling a cigarette
Somehow I got into rolling... when I was in Thailand. the experience of the French being rude, then dress like you would in America, and wear your pajamas out of the house, and don't fuss with your hair. It was told to me by an old friend many years ago that if I just dress the part, then I will be treated well. So, I make sure to look well-presented. There is a good example, you will notice that in China, you can go to a fancy restaurant and people will still be spitting on the floor, and peeing in the streets. Well, if someone did that in America, that would be nasty. But it is normal in China. Like here in France, the manners are higher than in America. The way you treat people, even at the bakery or your waitress is always with a smile. Well, add the myth that the French are rude to that they hate Americans, and it seems to go hand in hand. Well, the truth is that the French hate Bush. (and they love Michael Moore for bashing Bush) I have talked to many French about this. But handed the knowledge that most Americans hate Bush and that he has the lowest approval
Stealing a Shopping Cart
We forgot to bring a bag to carry the groceries, so the shopping cart came home with us. Kids, don't try this at home! ratings, suddenly Americans don't look that bad. It is Bush they hate, and his oil hungry war, not the Americans themselves...
Bisous Due to the rising demand of kisses, inflation has hit different parts of France. In certain parts of France, it is three kisses on the cheek, and in Paris it is FOUR! I tell you, I have been kissing and been kissed more in France than I have been kisses in my entire life. You even kiss strangers to say hello. No handshakes or hugs here... it is just how it is.
In Montpellier, I stayed with two beautiful women who have been partners for 8 years. Let me say, that I have never seen two people more in love. If there is doubt in anyone's mind that they have the "right" way of being in love, and what love between two people should look like, well, maybe you should go hang out with Delphine and Patrizia. I saw their love for several days, and it makes the world a better place.
"We are soul mates" said Patrizia.
"Once you have that; you have everything, and can do... anything." Said Delphine.
One might think that with
Moving to Colorado
Colorado is #1 and #3 on the top places to climb in the US... Thank goodness I am moving there! any couple, you would need someone to be the masculine, and Someone to be more submissive. Not true in this case, and they were both the happy, feminine, loving energy.
European Food For anyone wondering about the food here... you are quite lucky that my camera broke, so as to not tempt you with pictures of the cakes and pastries here. There are times that I cant figure out which one to buy, so I buy one, and then a few minutes later go back and buy a different one. As meals go, I was a good cook to start with, but with the tips and tricks I am learning here, well... I hope to make many stomachs happy in the future!
Camping in Ceuse I went camping for the first time in my life! (that I can remember)
I came completely unprepared, with only a headlamp. I relied on the kindness of the person who invited me who had an extra tent and sleeping bag.
Ceuse is where the World's Hardest (bolted)
Lac de Cécélès
Florida's warm water spoiled me.
Lac de Cécélès aka La Guinguette des Amoureux (it means the place where people fall in love) I am sitting down on the right. Climb is located. It was named by Chris Sharma who first ascended it after several years of trying... French grade 9a+.
Speaking of which, I got to meet Chris Sharma and hang out with other great climbers for the week, like Dave Graham and Ethan Pringle. It is cool to meet some people who are considered the best in the world, but really, there is a reason that they are the best. You wouldn't know this unless you met them, but really they have vacuums for their fingertips. That is how they are so good... Yep.
Anyways, camping is fun! I hope to do it again.
Right now I am in Chamonix, and will be heading to Switzerland next.
Stay tuned.
Joni
p.s. read Jodi Picoult, "my sister's keeper"
If there was only one book in the world, or one author, she is the babe! This book is going to be a film soon with Cameron Diaz... READ IT!!
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Amazing how you find all the fun!
Just read your blog. I had a smile on my face the whole time through. I am amazed how you can find the fun in the world. Sending lots of unending love. papa (back to work tomorrow after hiking)