Well i made it home from Malta. After two flights, a couple train and metro rides, and a final train back to Nantes, i am back safe and sound in Franceland. Now it's on to midterms! Woo....
On Friday I had mentioned that we were going to visit the Blue Grotto in Malta, and it was absolutely beautiful. We all hiked along the cliffs and looked out over the water pretty much all afternoon. The sun was out the entire time too, so we enjoyed taking in some rays as well! Don't worry, no sunburns. Here are some pictures that can sum up the afternoon better than i can explain it!
After we made it back to Valetta, Audrey and I found a Carnival Cake in honor of the festivities about to take place. It was good, but had sooo much sugar, that after a few bites we felt sick. It looked pretty though!
The night was spent in Paceville, which is basically where the night scene is in Malta. With tons of people and music blaring from every club it was quite the experience :)
Saturday morning we all slept in. I basically packed up and headed to the airport around one. I reached Paris by 8:30, and the hostel I stayed at shortly after. The hostel experience was a good one. Nothing worrisome about the experience. I shared my room with two girls from Brazil and one girl from France. They were all extremely nice. It was fun to use French, as that was the only language we all mutually spoke. I was happy to put my skills to use.
Sunday morning i was up by 8, and spent the morning walking around Paris before my train at noon. My ultimate goal was to find a Starbucks (I couldn't help the American in me that so desperately wanted a Chai Tea Latte!), but on the way i just soaked up Paris. Because it was so early on a Sunday, the streets were pretty deserted. I found a small market with fresh veggies, fruits and pastries along the Seine river, and eventually made my way down to the Louvre and the Tuileries Garden. It wasn't too shabby to see all that, plus the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe in the distance, all within a couple of hours. I originally thought the Starbucks was right next to the Louvre, but after failing to find that, I made my way to the Boulevard Saint Germain, and walked along there, for at least an hour, with the hope that i would just run into one. I was about to give up and get on the metro to go catch my train, but then...
Voila! :)
Saturday morning we all slept in. I basically packed up and headed to the airport around one. I reached Paris by 8:30, and the hostel I stayed at shortly after. The hostel experience was a good one. Nothing worrisome about the experience. I shared my room with two girls from Brazil and one girl from France. They were all extremely nice. It was fun to use French, as that was the only language we all mutually spoke. I was happy to put my skills to use.
Sunday morning i was up by 8, and spent the morning walking around Paris before my train at noon. My ultimate goal was to find a Starbucks (I couldn't help the American in me that so desperately wanted a Chai Tea Latte!), but on the way i just soaked up Paris. Because it was so early on a Sunday, the streets were pretty deserted. I found a small market with fresh veggies, fruits and pastries along the Seine river, and eventually made my way down to the Louvre and the Tuileries Garden. It wasn't too shabby to see all that, plus the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe in the distance, all within a couple of hours. I originally thought the Starbucks was right next to the Louvre, but after failing to find that, I made my way to the Boulevard Saint Germain, and walked along there, for at least an hour, with the hope that i would just run into one. I was about to give up and get on the metro to go catch my train, but then...
Voila! :)
It seriously appeared and made my life. And there was a metro station right across the street, so i just caught the metro there and made my way to the train station. The metro stop is Odeon on line 4. Everyone should remember this in case you find yourself craving a normal, American sized beverage, especially of the coffee variety, while in Paris.
Here's what the stop looks like, if you're ever confused. Yeah that's right. I took a picture of the metro stop.
Alright, well the blogging has been a wonderful method of procrastination for the past half hour, but now, i must study. I hope you all have a fabulous Monday!
Kelsey
Alright, well the blogging has been a wonderful method of procrastination for the past half hour, but now, i must study. I hope you all have a fabulous Monday!
Kelsey
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