Dear Reader,
Before, I thought I wanted to live in France. Now, I know I want to live here. My host family woke up early this morning to send the children (who are adorable by the way) to summer camp. I am so thankful for my host family. They have done so much to make me feel at home!
As I was saying earlier, my host family woke up early this morning (5:00). Naturally, being a light sleeper, I woke up too. My roomate is sleeping and the family has left/isn't around. Thus, I am having some "me time" right now. I am sitting on the patio, sipping some tea, and enjoying the beauty surrounding me. I have never felt so content and relaxed, as I watch a butterfly float from flower to flower. No seriously, this is actually happening; I am not dreaming this! I honestly feel like I am in a fairytale right now.
If there is one important lesson I have learned during my time here, it is that living space and things are really quite petty. Right now, I am without many of the luxeries I have in America, yet I have never been so content in my entire life. I am an environmentalist so I love the whole idea of utilizing space and saving energy, as my French family does. Mom and dad, if you are reading this, get ready to adopt some of these aspects of French living when I come home. Speaking of, I am just one week into my vacation and I'm already dreading the day when I have to say goodbye to my new home: France.
St. Laurent is officially where I want to live when I grow up. The gorgeous city of Nice is just a 10 minute train ride away. Though stuffed with tourists, Nice borders a beautiful sea with a charming lighthouse! Those who know me well know that I am obsessed with lighthouses (along with all things French... but you knew that). I have always wanted to go to a rocky beach with a lighthouse and finally, I was able to do so. I am mildly in a hurry right now so I bid you farewell.
-Elizabeth
