Today, I woke up at the semi-ok hour of 11. After sauntering upstairs for a quick hello to my host family, I contacted a few friends (now that I finally have a phone.. of sorts..) and was whisked away by the grand chariot that takes me into the city... the number 9 bus. I arrived and met my friend Wes, at our new hang out - La Duchesse Ann. Now, my friends, La Duchesse Ann is not merely a café where one can lounge about and enjoy a cup of coffee and a pain au chocolat. No, no. It is SO much more. It's a run down, dingy restaurant that has weird food, great ice cream and ok hot chocolate... All at the right price for an American student with a budget. We're now friends with the owner, Bernie, who speaks absolutely NO English (which is probably good for our French). We're on a first name basis..
After I met Wes, our friend Maren arrived and we caught up with another group of kids. We explored the streets of Rennes, making our way to a park. Mainly, we were all trying to figure out how to get where. Our first time alone in this new city - navigation was rather difficult.
After we found our way around the area near school, we made our way back to Wes's to indulge in some well deserved baguette, camembert et confiture.
I made it back home by 7:30, to prepare for tomorrow. What should I expect? Where will I land in the rankings at SYA?
Only time will tell.
Yours in Dysfunctional French,
-L
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