I have kept short journal entries/ beginnings of blog posts which I just never got around to posting.
Here is one which is from the first couple of weeks in Aix:
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Just when I thought I had avoided Ohio winters, I wake up yesterday morning to a covering of snow outside of my window! What happened to being in southern France?
The snow wasnt all that bad; it was really only a light dusting and melted by the afternoon.
Although, this morning my host mom was very concerned with me getting to class ok. She would not let me leave until she made sure I had a scarf and a hat. She told me many times to be careful walking to school, to watch the ice and to not fall (I live about a mile from school with about the first third going downhill). What was most curious to me was were the signs at the bus stops talking about how they might shut down the buses here!
I couldn't help but laugh to myself. I tried to explain to my host mom that I'm used to walking in many feet of snow that lasts all winter long, but I'm not sure she totally believed me.
Although, I also found out that her reaction is not as extreme as it sounds. Apparently, this is the first time it has snowed in 5 years, and many people say they can hardly remember the fountain ever freezing over.
So for your viewing pleasure, a picture of historical proportion
I stole the image from offline, but its pretty cool.
I guess I didn't avoid winter, but I did get to see the Rotonde and many other fountains frozen over.
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I know its not a lot, but I have made a half-done-with-my-semester resolution: blog more!
So get excited for new posts! I will also post about some past excursions and trips I have taken.
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