Today, I left my beloved Vire and came to Paris where Dr.
Elliott and I met up with the rest of our study abroad group and took a tour of
the Latin Quarter. Dr. Elliott called her friend, Laurent, who is actually a French
priest, who took us on the tour of this part of the city. Even though it was
rainy and cold, the tour was absolutely magnificent. We saw such beautiful
architecture and historic buildings and some even more beautiful cathedrals. We
even got to see some places where my favorite movie, Midnight in Paris, was filmed. We also walked down the street where
Ernest Hemmingway lived when he stayed in Paris.
I have been to Paris once before when I was sixteen and the
city is just as beautiful and mystic as I remember it to be. Walking down the
Parisian streets, it was so hard to believe that I was truly back in Paris –
for over the next week! I am so blessed and amazed by this incredible opportunity.
To learn more about this ancient city and its culture is just phenomenal.
On that note, I must also inform you all that my conversation
skills have drastically improved! When Dr. Elliott and I were in Vire, we were
interviewed by the Vire newspaper (I’m going to be famous, guys) and during the
conversation, I suddenly realized something very important. I was
listening/speaking in French and not even thinking about it. Like we do in
English – we hear the words, visualize, and respond so quickly. There is no
conjugation or wondering what vocab word we should use. It just flows. I had
that listening comprehension realization! It was amazing!
Hopefully, I can continue on this French streak as I head to
Brussels, Belgium tomorrow! Until then!
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| PARIS, YO! |
