- Veni, Vidi, Vichy
I thought this picture was quite funny.
This was my first real weekend in Roanne which was not filled with 5 hundred thousand errands! Friday night a group of assistants and some of the Posted by jauntypag in Savoir Vivre: Life in France | Oct 19, 2009
- With The Weather On Top Of Me
Yes, I am under the weather. These past few days have been miserable.
It all began with a little cough on Thursday. I didn't think much of it at the time. On Friday morning it was a little bit worse Posted by harcegnt in An American In Paris | Oct 19, 2009
- Celebrating our first anniversary in Paris
FROM ELIZABETH!
What a year! We celebrated our first anniversary in Paris, France, on September 19, and couldn't get over wha Posted by daveliz in Dave & Elizabeth's World Adventure | Oct 16, 2009
- I hope that was lost in translation...
BOMB!
That was all I could understand from the quick french that was spoken over the loudspeaker of the broken metro train I was sitting on. I was hoping that it was simply lost in translation and that "bomb" in Posted by harcegnt in An American In Paris | Oct 15, 2009
- Patience
Every time I introduce myself to a new group of students they have the chance to ask me questions about myself, the United States ect. In general I get the same questions over and over again; “Have you ever met Posted by jauntypag in Savoir Vivre: Life in France | Oct 15, 2009
- Welcome To My Fake Life
Ok seriously. When will the work ever go away? Is this going to get easier?
Yes, I know this is a master’s program but still. If it wasn’t 2am I would scream so loud right now!
The Class: Luxury Marketing
The Project: La Posted by harcegnt in An American In Paris | Oct 11, 2009
- An American,Two Mexicans and a French Guy Walk into a Bar...
Lyon, one of the biggest cities in France which is known for it’s restaurants, beauty and constant events, is only an hour’s train ride away from my little town of Roanne. So instead of staying Posted by jauntypag in Savoir Vivre: Life in France | Oct 11, 2009
- 5: Paradise from ruins to the sea
The next day, we left for Bruniquel, one of the many charming medieval villages in the region. The sun and romantic ambiance went perfectly with the enormous summer hat that I’d brought for such occasions. We explored the castle, gardens, Posted by Zephyra in Confessions of a Recovering Francophile | Aug 31, 2009
- Staccato Points
Soo tired after a long yet eventfull day, so I am going to do this blog in little bullet points.
~We finally got the internet at my place! So happy about it. Now i can use the net when ever Posted by jauntypag in Savoir Vivre: Life in France | Oct 8, 2009
- The Eiffel Tower Out My Window
Last week I resumed French classes again, after a two week stint of none. I had taken the intensive session of French at the IES Center but now that I am at NEGOCIA, it was necessary to enroll in French Posted by harcegnt in An American In Paris | Oct 7, 2009
- Paris
Paris 6/10/09
We woke again to rain and gloomy weather today but managed to get to our tour on time despite not being able to book a taxi early in the morning. Apparently no taxis take bookings between 7am and 10am, Posted by archkim in Kim and Peter's European Adventure | Oct 7, 2009
- 4: It’s nice to be spoiled
Friday evening, I took the night train from Paris to Toulouse, where Pilar would pick me up at the station the next morning. Never easy to sleep in a chair, but I did oblige the girl next to me with Posted by Zephyra in Confessions of a Recovering Francophile | Aug 28, 2009
- 3: If there's a boulangerie nearby, it's already better
At Charles de Gaulle airport—was it simply my relief at finally arriving, or did the airport employees seem unusually cheerful? There were all laughing and joking together, answering my questions with a smile. Or was my impression due to remnants Posted by Zephyra in Confessions of a Recovering Francophile | Aug 28, 2009
- If you chase two rabbits...
...they both will get away.
That was the statement we were asked to evaluate in our marketing course today.
Today was the first day of my International Marketing class. I have taken a fundamental principles of marketing course but had never in Posted by harcegnt in An American In Paris | Oct 6, 2009
- Paris
Paris 4/10/09
We went on a walkabout today as has been our usual way when we arrive in a new city. I had this idea that in Paris the Eiffel Tower could be seen from wherever you were but I found Posted by archkim in Kim and Peter's European Adventure | Oct 5, 2009
- Drinking in Class?
In a good half of my classes, the professor and students find any reason possible to serve wine in class. Of course no Wine Marketing course would be complete with out samples every day but in Corporate Strategy and Intercultural Posted by harcegnt in An American In Paris | Oct 5, 2009
- Travel in June--La Napouille 六月之旅——拉那坡以小镇
We wanted to have an easy day, without much traveling and sight seeing, so we decided to spend the whole day at our residence's pool and later at the beach, to give our daughter plenty of time to play and Posted by R and K in Our Travels | Jun 17, 2009
- Yes, I am still alive
So it has certainly been a while since you have heard from Me. Life has been crazy to say the least.
School is going well. It is a lot of work. A lot more than I was expecting. It is Posted by harcegnt in An American In Paris | Oct 3, 2009
- The First two days
28 Septembre, 2009
Bonjour de Roanne tout le monde!
What a crazy, intense and enjoyable two days it has been! I feel like I do not even know where to start. Donc, this blog will be quite long so I Posted by jauntypag in Savoir Vivre: Life in France | Sep 29, 2009
- Month 1
Salut everyone.
First off, I still cannot believe I'm here, as you can tell by my subheading. This first month has gone by unbelievably fast! But it's been a great month.
My host family is great. I dunno if Posted by Cholpon in Baka's Adventures | Sep 28, 2009
- Travel in June--Èze 六月之旅--艾兹
Before we went to France for holiday, I already had an appointment with my friend Jianing to meet in Èze, because she and her husband happened to go to France for holiday too.
在我们去法国度假前,我已经和Jianing约好在艾兹村见面,因为他们小俩口正好也要去法国度假。
This time we decided to Posted by R and K in Our Travels | Jun 15, 2009
- Au Revoir Paris
Dear All
Have had a great time in Paris. Having a bit of an easier day today and we fly out to Venice this afternoon.
Still haven't been able to find a way to load on the photo's from the camera but Posted by BeeandRon in European Vacation | Sep 18, 2009
- I don't know if Big Ben is ready for this
Cheerio!
I know that some (ok, most) of you have been itching (nagging) for a new blog post. It is 2am here and I really cannot sleep! I need to be up in three hours to catch a train for London Posted by harcegnt in An American In Paris | Sep 18, 2009
- The Louvre is amazing!
From Bruges we took the train to Paris, via Lille France where we stopped to walk around for about an hour. There was a huge street festival going on and they were selling everything imaginable. We were actually Posted by crantravel in The D & C World Tour! | Sep 18, 2009
- Paris continues
Hi All
I can,t believe we have almost got to the end of our time in Paris. We,ve really had an absolute ball and really enjoying ourselves, although we,re both fairly well knackered now. Would you believe we actually didn,t get Posted by BeeandRon in European Vacation | Sep 17, 2009