Yesterday was a perfect Saturday. After sleeping in, the five of us (Brittany, Matt, Alicia, Max and I: now called the dream team by some...) went into town and met up with our friends Vincent and Francois. We walked through the morning market and I found a really cute turquoise dress; however, the scruffy tent-owning man wouldn't sell it to me. Obviously I need to work on my bartering skills...and mark my words: I intend on getting that dress for less than 19 euros :)
Afterwards we all rented bicycles, joined by Laura, for about an hour and made a loop around the beach. It was a lot of fun... especially watching Matt fulfill his lifelong dream of riding a tandem. Oh boy, that was a treat.
Today was a lot less eventful. Dr. Davis drove us into Deauville for the day and we just chilled. I read some of Pascal's Pensees and drank the most expensive iced tea EVER. Haha today was just a bad day for French impressions...we had the worst service at one cafe. Apparently the waiter didn't catch on that Brittany speaks french and could understand each rude comment he made. Unfortunately, tip is included in the checks here in Europe so employees don't have to make an effort to be hospitable.
Second reason I'm currently resenting the French:
Tonight, Brittany, Matt, and I went to the beach to watch the sun set and as we're sitting and having a good time, three boys decide they're going to approach us. Now, I'm not quite sure what would have happened if we stuck around, but I don't really want to think about it. They were speaking french and started surrounding us when we grabbed all of our things and booked it back home. Let me just say the adreneline was pumping... Matt got all protective and everything :) Just like Aunt Dawn told him to be.
No worries though, I'm safe and going to bed.
Currently watching: Kittens inspired by Kittens on Youtube...check it out. Priceless.
Au Revoir!
xoxo
Caitlin
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Freedom Fries! =)
ReplyDeleteThat kind of bites that they don't have to suck up for tips like we do. That's just another example of socialism at work, Caitlin! Just remember that all they have is history & sexy accents; we've got all the other good stuff. Oh, except cigarettes. They must have better cigarettes! Anyway, are you in the Normandy region? Looks like the Boyds moved to Scotland in 1066 to fight with Duke William of Normandy in the battle of Hastings. William won, gave Boyds land, etc., etc. Long & sordid story, but isn't that the way of Europe? Hey, does the Tour de France come near you? Tell Lance 'Hi' if it does. Luvs!
ReplyDeleteHEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!! I just made an account so i could comment on your awesome posts. Sounds like youre having a blast! Oh, and i just watched kittens inspired by kittens last night for the first time hahah, that girl is nuts.
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