Blogs from Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe - page 23

Well hello all, Firstly, I apologize for the delayed update on what i've been doing since I left you all about a week ago. Things have been hectic getting the dorm set up and everything organized, and internet access has been quite sporatic since i've been here, but as i've continued to get settled in, I finally have access to internet, and should be reachable more often over msn (or the far superior Skype - which many of you should download). The few times i've been able to talk to people, i've been on the internet at random cafes, or surprisingly McDonald's! What may surprise you more than McDonalds' free wireless internet network is the fact that McDonald's seems to be extremely popular here! Despite France's reputation for fine cuisine, the french do not seem able ... read more

I bought a pair of rollerblades on sale today. Originally 95 E, marked down to 45 E. Not a bad deal. So I strapped them up and instant blast from the past. Fun.... read more

Went to the movies -- again. First Casino Royal, then Apocalypto and then tonight - the esteemed British romantic comedy, The Holiday. The French dubbing was easy enough to understand. And for anyone who knows me well enough, I'm not entirely averse to chick flicks. Still no class tomorrow -- nice. --Steve... read more

So I'm one week in and all is going well so far. Orientation was, for the most part, not much more than we did in Spielmann's class this semester. Thankfully, the class schedule wasn't that demanding and that left us plenty of time to get to know the city. And spend money -- too much -- and seemingly only on food and booze. I really couldn't ask for much more as far as food goes. The meals at home have been great. Fish in a mustard sauce, chicken in a mayo sauce, legitimate French onion soup, and phenomenal desserts. If there's one thing the French haven't perfected in the kitchen, at least to my privileged tastes, is Italian cuisine. Both at home, and just last night at a restaurant, the pasta was over-cooked and the sauce ... read more

So after a bizarre turn in London..I've just spent a week skiing the alps. Emma Pinder...the young lady whos family I was staying with found a great steal of a deal of a package of a ski holiday in "Les Arcs"! We have been spoiled for a week with breakfast and 3 course dinners served for us by funny, entertaining young men from all over the uk. Its been somewhat amazing. Spending 3 days on the slopes...2 not feeling too well and 1 enjoying the sights and sounds it has been sweet. Never did I think on a backpacking trip would I be up in a ski village for the rich brits! Met lots of cool people from England and some crazy French too. The conditions have been somewhat amazing...the best snow they have had all ... read more