Wednesday, January 14, 2009

On the bright side

This city is really pretty perfect for me because the transportation system is so easy to use.  I have two bus stops on either end of my block and two tram stops both about 3 minutes walk from my apartment.  All of the bus stops have electronic signs that tell you when the next bus is coming and where it's going and you never have to wait more than 6 or 7 minutes for the next bus or tram.  Plus, because the tram is above ground, you can always follow the tracks in order to get where you need to be.

Class today was a little bit ridiculous.  Our teacher for this week is pretty snobby and is teaching us the weirdest most unnecessary things.  We're trying to figure out how to live here and talk with people and she was teaching us words for making wine and braising meat.  

After class we all went to a café/pub and hung out.  It's a good group of people--we all get along pretty well.  So now I'm home, killing time until my host parents come home and then we'll have dinner.  After that ... I guess I'm online for a few hours?  It's weird not having an actual schedule because it makes me feel like I can't make evening plans or something.  Tonight, I might go meet up with one of the other girls who lives nearby.  Otherwise, my brain is going to be fried from staring at the tv.

2 comments:

  1. I was really looking forward to conversing with you in French about wine-making and braised meats. I'm glad someone has the good sense to teach it to you.

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