My legs are sore, my mind is tired, and I might have eaten a few too many baguettes.
After two weeks in Paris, which have passed entirely too quickly and so very slowly at the same time, I have managed to see a lot of the city and learn about French language and culture in an immersive environment. Before arriving in Paris, I didn't realise how exhausting it can be to simply be surrounded by a foreign language. Wherever I am, my mind is constantly working to sort the conversations being had around me to determine the language and the meaning of the words. I ensure you that your brain will never work as hard as it does in a three hour Monday morning French lecture about France's economical and social standing. Luckily, the French believe in having a coffee break halfway through class, so the second half is a little more upbeat. I have also started the process of planning weekend trips around Europe, which requires more planning and number-crunching than I initially believed. With a limited number of free weekends and an even more limited account balance, it's been difficult to pick and choose where I wanted to go, especially since I haven't seen Europe outside of France. It is surprisingly inexpensive to get around Europe, as compared to traveling in the U.S., so I am eager to start my adventures, starting next weekend with a trip to Normandy and the D-Day Beaches.
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