When I was done eating, Christine was wrapping up her (now) argument on the phone. She hung up a few minutes later and then went on in english about this most "unpleasant" woman on the phone. We talked for the next half hour about how she wanted to schedule an appointment for Guilhem with their optometrist and how the woman she spoke to was so unpleasant and rude. Christine told me that in France there aren't very many optometrists so you often have to wait 9 months or more to be seen. According to the woman Christine talked to, they had missed an appointment five years ago so were taken off the list and could not see the doctor. The whole thing was just so different from how things work in the States and in a way, it was so much fun to listen to Christine fume about this situation. It was terribly frustrating for her, I don't mean to belittle that, but it was also somewhat educational for me.
I walked to school this morning and with each step, I could feel the residual fatigue from last night's trek. My legs are officially sore and painful today, but I know this is something I must adjust to. Walking is the way to go in Pau! I was late to class but it was no big deal, as it's the first day. I don't want to let it happen again though. I already have too much practice being late for things and this is the place to try something new! XD
I think I'm going to enjoy my elective class; Ryan (our director) is my teacher and the class is small. It should be pretty easy going and interesting. After class, I went with my new friend Monica to the third and last eatery on campus, where I had un Croque Monsieur (something I've been wanting to try for at least 5 years)! Again, 3 euro. It was a good lunch :)
I'm sorry to say that not much else happened today. I had planned to go downtown again for dinner and fun but my legs were hurting too much for that. I did, however, find out my level for my french classes. I'm in Groupe C which is at least better than basic (there's A-F and 3 advanced classes). And a lot of really nice and fun people seem to be in that group too (including Roshanna)! The french professors put us in groups so that they can organize the weekly schedule. So for everyone in my group, our weeks- until March 25- will look like this:
*Mon- free day
*Tue- 8a-11a
1p-3p
*Wed- 9a-12p
1p-3p
*Thu- 9a-12p
1p-3p
*Fri- 9a-12p1p-3p
Once I had my schedule I took my time walking home and taking pictures along the way. I worked on my blog for a few hours and then went downstairs to talk with Christine. Their house has had at least one worker in it every day since I've been here because they're remodeling a guest bedroom. Christine gave me a tour of the construction, told me what everything would become, and then I watched her prepare dinner: Quiche Lorraine! And oh my goodness it was delicious! She had a thin crust sitting in a dish on the counter, sprinkled Emmental cheese around the bottom, scattered cubes of raw bacon on top (which is totally different from American bacon), poured an egg and milk mixture on top, and then baked it. It was incredibly simple and incredibly delicious. And of course, to start that meal we had soup. This time it was broccoli and cheese soup and was also very good. After dinner, we watched the Chronicles of Narnia- Prince Caspian (in french) with our dessert. Christine had to "propose" this to Lionel because he likes to watch an ocean documentary on fridays. I had a nutella-tasting mousse for dessert and Guilhem offered me a bowl of his candy- bon bon- from the holidays. All in all, it was a very good evening and I was thoroughly exhausted!
Tomorrow we're having a dinner party in the evening and foie gras will be served. I've been told to invite one or two friends from USAC :) Talk to you all tomorrow
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