Bonjour tout le monde,
I'm finding it incredibly difficult to keep up with this blog as much as I hoped to, but I will do my best to deliver a full update. Since my last post, I have been to the Galeries Lafayette, an amazing department store filled with the latest fashion trends from designers all over the world. The stained glass dome ceiling over the center of the mall is truly breath-taking. In my architecture class, we went on a trip to an Archaeological Crypt of Paris in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral. In essence, it was a small city beneath a the grand city of Paris, preserved since the Roman times. We were able to see Roman bath houses and cellars that dated all the way back to 400 B.C.
A few nights ago my roommates and I decided it was time that we had a traditional french meal. We ordered the menu which consisted of an entree, main meal, and dessert. I was feeling adventurous, so I started with the popular french delicacy, escargot. As a first timer to the strange delicacy, I was pleasantly surprised, and I definitely plan on ordering them again in the future. However, I must admit the main course, Seabass and vegetables, was not what I was expecting. When, I received a full fish; tail, eye, and head included, I may have freaked a bit. My kind friend, Allison, volunteered to switch meals with me and we continued on. The final course, dessert was the most delicious creme brûlée I have ever tasted. Overall, the experience was a success.
The next morning CEA, my study abroad program, planned a Mystery Excursion. We arrived in a groggy haze on platform #8, Gare du Nord at 7:30 am. We gathered around in excitement as our wonderful CEA staff advisors announced that we would be traveling to Bruges, Belgium! Bruges is a wonderful little city in Belgium known as the Venice of the North. With chocolate shops every ten feet, it truly was a treat! The day may have been centered around food and ended in a slight stomach ache, but it was worth it. We tried Belgian beer, Belgian chocolates, Belgian waffles, and fries which originated in Belgium. Overall, it was great to be able to go to Bruges, a place I probably wouldn't have been able to see otherwise.
The first sunday of the month means free admission to Paris museums. So today, we ventured over to the Musée D'Orsay. There was no where near enough time see all exhibits with famous french painters and sculptors, such as Monet, Manet, Degas, Van Gogh, Renoir and much more. I'm sure I will be back in the future.
In the upcoming weeks, I will be visiting Champagne and Amsterdam! I promise to update you again soon.
Bonne Nuit,
Erin
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