First entry-2 weeks down

This is my first entry, so I hope you aren't expecting too much. I just want to get started (starting is always the hardest part) and lay down some foundations. I wanted to start this blog so that I have one place where I can write down my thoughts about everything I am experiencing this semester, so that you can all experience it with me and so that I can experience it again in the future. I hope you enjoy the ride!

So I have been in Paris for 2 weeks. The first week was uneventful, filled with "intensive language class" and orientation meetings. My first impressions were that all the food is amazing, and that this city is beautiful. I love walking by things like Notre Dame and the Louvre and Place de la Bastille every day. It is hard for me to imagine that people actually lead normal lives here, and that this stuff isn't a huge deal to everyone.

My host family is amazing. They are a pretty young couple with two girls, Jeanne is 3 years old and Paula is 2 months old. They are so so cute, I can't get over it. The food is great, I've been eating things like Vietnamese food and rice and shrimp with weird sauce on it, you'd all be shocked I'm sure. I have my own bedroom with a shower and sink, and I and my housemate (another EDUCO student who goes to Duke) have our own upstairs area and kitchen area, which is very nice. I couldn't have asked for a better set up!

I think I'll leave it at that for now, I don't want to overwhelm anybody. I will put up pictures very soon. My classes start this coming week, so I will be sure to let you know how those are! Thanks for reading.