First Weekend in Angers...thus far

Yesterday, Friday, was the first day we didn't have anything scheduled, which was nice because I got to sleep in and take my time figuring out what I wanted to do. I ended up, spending the morning walking around downtown and just sitting in the park eating apples. It was actually quite nice. I'm figuring out new ways to get downtown and walk back, and finding cute little cafes and bars and restaurants along the way. Just scoping things out in general.

Last night I met up with a few people from KU. I first met up with Kate and Piper and we went and bought a bottle of wine and a wine opener from the grocery store. We were going to this crepe thing at the Universite des Beaux-Arts. Which is across the River (La Maine), but we decided to buy a bottle of wine to drink on the way. I bought the bottle opener which was the first legal alcohol related thing I have ever boughten! I was pretty excited about it and kept the cork from the bottle since it was my first legal drink! AFter meeting up with some more people from KU we went to this crepe things and met some people from China and some other French people. But after that we ended up going to this bar K'lypso for drinks. I was thrilled to buy a beer (I'm such a nerd) and be legal. Coincidentally we met up with some people from C.I.D.E.F. who are from Oregon State (OSU) and Notre Dame University. So they were fun to talk to and meet.

This morning I met up again with Piper and Kate and Emma, and we went to the Market (kinda like a farmers market) that is by the park downtown. It was a lot of fun. Although it was cold, everything looked so good and we can't wait to go again when its warmer. Its also some place that I want to take my family to when they get here. We decided to get some things from one of the Chinese venders for lunch. I got 3 eggrolls for 3.something euros and they were probably the best eggrolls I have ever had in my life. I don't think I have ever had any that tasted as good as that. After that we decided to walk around a little bit and go to a cafe to sit.

France is quite an amazing place. Although there are some everyday things I miss (like my shower and diet coke), I'm able to find something new each day. I'm looking forward to doing weekend trips with friends to various parts of France and to just explore.

I did experience a tad bit of awkwardness today...When I got home from the market a little bit ago, I could hear Brigitte (my house mom) on the phone. I talked to her youngest son (whose name I am always forgetting) and met one of her daughters who I guess is home today (she lives in Angers and goes to another university but doesn't live at home). I generally hear Brigitte on the phone quite often so it didn't really phase me, but when I went up to my room it was a little strange because she started crying and yelling on the phone. I think she may have been talking to her husband who was supposed to come home this weekend, but because he had a lot of work didn't. I honestly don't know for sure but she kept saying "le week-end!!!" so thats what I think it was. So now I'm not exactly sure what to do....her room is just down the hall from mine and I know thats where she was because it was quite loud. Now its pretty quite and I think everyone is just keeping to themselves. I'm not sure what to do so I'm just going to give it time and we'll see what happens.....

loves to all. and duh I miss you!