This week's going to be a hot one with temperatures in the high 30s...celsius. Our morning began learning about the 1300 era like Louis the Fair. We had an hour break before our walking tour, but I went back to my room to make lunch with some pasta and cheese I got at the market. …
The Time I Saw True Wealth Part 2
Sunday was a free day, so a group of us decided to embark on the hour-long journey to Versailles, since it's a full-day trip. Teo hates Versaille and says it is a gorilla compared to Vaux le Vicomte and really just a nightmare. Now we know why. It's exactly like Disneyland meets Central Park. I …
The Time I Saw True Wealth Part 1
This was certainly a weekend of beautiful buildings - namely, castles. Saturday began with a trip to Sainte Chapelle, a church near Notre Dame known for its tall stained glass windows. It was indeed very impressive, with scenes of the Bible depicted in dozens of panes. I love that on the outside, you don't know …
The Time People Said "Joyeux Anniversaire!"
Today marked my birthday, but we also heard the news about the Supreme Court ruling in support of same-sex marriage. What a big day! Our class trip began at 9 a.m. with a bus ride to Chartres, a town 50 km south of Paris. It was supposed to be a hot day in Paris, so …
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The Time Art History Was Useful
Today our walk and lecture were integrated, so at 10 a.m. we took the metro to Bastille. A statue marked the place where the revolutionaries stormed during the French revolution. This area still has many furniture stores today. Teo also said that Bastille is a really hip, young area of Paris with a lot of …
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