There will be more pictures to come when I have the time, but in the meantime I wanted to post something, even though I don't have much to say.
Here's a short story about what its like to be here. Amazing an expirience as it is, exchange students are continually reminded that feeling homesick is to be expected. To that end, I was feeling a little bit down this afternoon (not badly and not because of anything specific), so I went for a run. Basically, I like to run until I hit a farm field, which doesn't take very long, since Saint Doulchard is very small. Then, if possible, I walk out into the enpty country side and enjoy the combination of exercise induced endorphins, open space, and solitude. I find that bird calls and the flittering of butterfly wings have a crisper reality out there than when I'm bustling about my day.
Today, however, I happened upon a chateaux placed on the edge of town. As chateaux go, it's very small (more like a mansion than a palace), bright red, and surrounded by a large and carefully manicured garden. I don't know about you, but I have never just happened across something like that before- I don't think that ever happens in the US.
It was just reminder that if I ever start to feel sorry for myself about being here, I should take another look around!
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