Dear Reader(s),
Previously in my life I have had fun in the sun. Limoges has, like the UK, had a small sunny period which my friends and I have greatly enjoyed. Last week Steph and I had a trip to town which ended with a G&T in the sunlight (although the G&T was overpriced, so I will be sticking to my usual bière fraise from now on). We also had a raclette night at Ashley's (the party included Ashley, Steph, me, Aidan and Jake) which was amazing and after a bit of The Dark Knight Steph and I left but funnily enough Aidan stayed alone with Ashley... looks like things have started up again there.
We have had a lake day too, Ashley took Aidan, Steph and me in her car to a nearby lake that we like and we spent a few hours there, having a picnic, kicking a ball around, sun bathing, reading and generally chilling out.
On Sunday Steph and I had a great day together, we went for a run and then played tennis followed by FINALLY hovering our rooms (the hover had been broken for 3 weeks!) a skype date, and then (don't judge) we walked to Mc Donald's where we saw some real Irish traveler gypsies (highlight of my life - I'm obsessed with gypsies since watching Big Fat Gypsy Weddings).
I just said good bye to Steph and Aidan for 10 days because they're going to Barcelona tomorrow morning until Sunday, but I'm going to Barrow on Friday until the next Sunday.
Tomorrow I'm going to Ashley's for some wine and DVDs, then it's pretty much pack, do YAWT and go to Barrow!
A presto ...
Tuesday 3 April 2012
Tuesday 27 March 2012
Update!
Dear Reader(s),
Since Toulouse I have had lots of fun in Limoges with Steph, Aidan, my other Limoges friends, and even Matt Funnell!
Steph, Ashley, Virgil and I went to a nearby lake (15th March) and enjoyed the sunshine and the heat for a few hours. It was really chilled out and we just relaxed for the day. The sunshine has since continued and the heat is lush.
Aidan and I had a good weekend while Steph was away (16th-18th March) we enjoyed the sun, and then went to a 'white t-shirt party' which involved everyone signing our white t-shirts with silly messages at a pub called Park Avenue. We also went to Jake's flat on the Sunday and watched a couple of the 6 Nations rugby matches which was fun.
Wednesday 21st March finally came around and Matt Funnell's visit began! We've enjoyed a week of sun and fun with Aidan and Steph, and it's felt like a holiday. He took me to The Hippo restaurant and treated me to an amazing steak (Limoges is famous for it's beef too), we went to 'UNILIM's Got Talent' (a talent show for the French students learning English) and made homemade pizza's with the gang, we went to Jake's birthday party (ring of fire was played...), we went to football (Matt played with the gang, I was ref) and then McDonald's for a treat lunch, Sunday was full on chill day, we chilled in the sun with Aidan and then played cricket with a load of the erasmus students (2 Indian guys were teaching the rest the rules and they were brilliant), we went for another meal last night with Steph and Aidan (I had scallops and prawns in my tagliatelle) and today is our last day (sad face). The whole visit has included several hyper u trips, lots of relaxing, and lots of fun.
Not long until Limoges is finished now... Barrow soon!
A PRESTO!
Since Toulouse I have had lots of fun in Limoges with Steph, Aidan, my other Limoges friends, and even Matt Funnell!
Steph, Ashley, Virgil and I went to a nearby lake (15th March) and enjoyed the sunshine and the heat for a few hours. It was really chilled out and we just relaxed for the day. The sunshine has since continued and the heat is lush.
Aidan and I had a good weekend while Steph was away (16th-18th March) we enjoyed the sun, and then went to a 'white t-shirt party' which involved everyone signing our white t-shirts with silly messages at a pub called Park Avenue. We also went to Jake's flat on the Sunday and watched a couple of the 6 Nations rugby matches which was fun.
Wednesday 21st March finally came around and Matt Funnell's visit began! We've enjoyed a week of sun and fun with Aidan and Steph, and it's felt like a holiday. He took me to The Hippo restaurant and treated me to an amazing steak (Limoges is famous for it's beef too), we went to 'UNILIM's Got Talent' (a talent show for the French students learning English) and made homemade pizza's with the gang, we went to Jake's birthday party (ring of fire was played...), we went to football (Matt played with the gang, I was ref) and then McDonald's for a treat lunch, Sunday was full on chill day, we chilled in the sun with Aidan and then played cricket with a load of the erasmus students (2 Indian guys were teaching the rest the rules and they were brilliant), we went for another meal last night with Steph and Aidan (I had scallops and prawns in my tagliatelle) and today is our last day (sad face). The whole visit has included several hyper u trips, lots of relaxing, and lots of fun.
Not long until Limoges is finished now... Barrow soon!
A PRESTO!
Monday 12 March 2012
Toulouse
Dear Reader(s),
This weekend Steph and I ventured away from Limoges and headed for Toulouse la ville rose.
The sun was shining and there was not one single cloud in the sky for the entire time we were there it was perfect. We arrived after a 3 hour 30 minute train journey, found a cheap room for the night (cheaper to share the bed) and left our bags. We explored the city (in the sun) and after locating the tourist office and obtaining information, we went to the Toulouse view point and admired the scenery. We walked up and down the river, walking past hundreds of cool students doing work, playing guitars, or just hanging out along the river banks. We then crossed the river and found a free museum which was an exhibition of French medical equipment from throughout the ages.
We then found a spot in the sun to enjoy a drink, and toast the fact that Steph has officially got a job working for the VIP section of the Olympics (she'll be hanging with George Clooney and David Beckham, no biggy). After a couple of slowly enjoyed drinks in the sun, we went for dinner and enjoyed each others company and pizzas. We then went to the square and had one more drink at a cafe and made it last for ages while we watched the people of Toulouse come and go, and towards the end there was the beginnings of a rollerskate race.
On Saturday we rose early and got on a metro followed by a bus to the outskirts of Toulouse where the 'Cité de l'Espace' (space museum) is. We spent about 3 hours there enjoying as many things as we could (sadly the moon walking simulation wasn't open when we were there) including an iMax 3D film about the telescope in space called 'Hubble', walking inside a Russian space craft, and learning about how satellites in space are used with polar bears to learn about global warming. We then headed back to the centre, grabbed a McDonalds, and got our long train back to Limoges.
We ended the weekend in Limoges on Sunday with the England-France rugby at a friend's flat.
All in all and excellent weekend! Bring on Matt Funnell's visit.....!
A presto...
This weekend Steph and I ventured away from Limoges and headed for Toulouse la ville rose.
The sun was shining and there was not one single cloud in the sky for the entire time we were there it was perfect. We arrived after a 3 hour 30 minute train journey, found a cheap room for the night (cheaper to share the bed) and left our bags. We explored the city (in the sun) and after locating the tourist office and obtaining information, we went to the Toulouse view point and admired the scenery. We walked up and down the river, walking past hundreds of cool students doing work, playing guitars, or just hanging out along the river banks. We then crossed the river and found a free museum which was an exhibition of French medical equipment from throughout the ages.
We then found a spot in the sun to enjoy a drink, and toast the fact that Steph has officially got a job working for the VIP section of the Olympics (she'll be hanging with George Clooney and David Beckham, no biggy). After a couple of slowly enjoyed drinks in the sun, we went for dinner and enjoyed each others company and pizzas. We then went to the square and had one more drink at a cafe and made it last for ages while we watched the people of Toulouse come and go, and towards the end there was the beginnings of a rollerskate race.
On Saturday we rose early and got on a metro followed by a bus to the outskirts of Toulouse where the 'Cité de l'Espace' (space museum) is. We spent about 3 hours there enjoying as many things as we could (sadly the moon walking simulation wasn't open when we were there) including an iMax 3D film about the telescope in space called 'Hubble', walking inside a Russian space craft, and learning about how satellites in space are used with polar bears to learn about global warming. We then headed back to the centre, grabbed a McDonalds, and got our long train back to Limoges.
We ended the weekend in Limoges on Sunday with the England-France rugby at a friend's flat.
All in all and excellent weekend! Bring on Matt Funnell's visit.....!
A presto...
Sunday 19 February 2012
BIRTHDAY!!
Dear Reader(s),
Last weekend it was my 21st birthday and I went home to celebrate. I loved every second. I had the most wonderful time with my friends and family, and Matt Funnell even flew over to Jersey just for the occasion. My parents had organised a party at one of Jersey's best hotels with Michlin star food!
When I returned to Limoges I had a second birthday party with all of the Erasmus gang and we went to the biggest night club in Limoges which was pretty fun too, although not in any way similar.
I think I preferred the party at home by a small amount....
A la prochaine...
Last weekend it was my 21st birthday and I went home to celebrate. I loved every second. I had the most wonderful time with my friends and family, and Matt Funnell even flew over to Jersey just for the occasion. My parents had organised a party at one of Jersey's best hotels with Michlin star food!
When I returned to Limoges I had a second birthday party with all of the Erasmus gang and we went to the biggest night club in Limoges which was pretty fun too, although not in any way similar.
I think I preferred the party at home by a small amount....
A la prochaine...
Monday 6 February 2012
Properly settled in
Dear Reader(s),
I've been here over 3 weeks now, and I feel like I'm properly settled in and really using my French. A girl called Linda had a birthday soirée this weekend, and everyone who attended was an Erasmus student, which meant that we all had to speak French to one another, and it was really good. A boy called Sebastian said that we all had to say 'happy birthday Linda' in our own language, and it was dead interesting hearing all the different languages! My favourite were the Lithuanians.
Chinese tonight for a goodbye meal for a girl called Charlotte, lets hope that the snow doesn't let us down tonight!
A la prochaine...
I've been here over 3 weeks now, and I feel like I'm properly settled in and really using my French. A girl called Linda had a birthday soirée this weekend, and everyone who attended was an Erasmus student, which meant that we all had to speak French to one another, and it was really good. A boy called Sebastian said that we all had to say 'happy birthday Linda' in our own language, and it was dead interesting hearing all the different languages! My favourite were the Lithuanians.
Chinese tonight for a goodbye meal for a girl called Charlotte, lets hope that the snow doesn't let us down tonight!
A la prochaine...
Thursday 2 February 2012
Raclette, Red Wine, Shisha
Dear Reader(s),
Last night we went round to our French friend, Virgile's house for an evening of raclette. For those who don't know what raclette is, it is essentially melted cheese, in other words, it is essentially brilliant. We had potatoes, bread, haricots verts, sweet corn, meats and of course, the cheese. We had some nice red wine as well and then when the meal was finished Virgile whipped out his shisha, we had one mango flavoured one and one cherry flavoured one. It was a really chilled out evening with our friends (9 of us in total) and I loved it.
The weather here is absolutely freezing, right now it is -8 degrees C, and there's snow on the ground.
Previously in my life I have done some more badminton, a couple more runs, a couple more soirées, seen an ice hockey match (Limoges lost) and been to the cinema.
À la prochaine...
Last night we went round to our French friend, Virgile's house for an evening of raclette. For those who don't know what raclette is, it is essentially melted cheese, in other words, it is essentially brilliant. We had potatoes, bread, haricots verts, sweet corn, meats and of course, the cheese. We had some nice red wine as well and then when the meal was finished Virgile whipped out his shisha, we had one mango flavoured one and one cherry flavoured one. It was a really chilled out evening with our friends (9 of us in total) and I loved it.
The weather here is absolutely freezing, right now it is -8 degrees C, and there's snow on the ground.
Previously in my life I have done some more badminton, a couple more runs, a couple more soirées, seen an ice hockey match (Limoges lost) and been to the cinema.
À la prochaine...
Monday 23 January 2012
Limoges
Dear Reader(s),
Sorry for lack of blogging, I have had internet issues. Limoges is so far amazing. I have ice skated, played tennis, gone for a run, done some badminton, been to the cinema twice, eaten out, attended some lectures, got my library card, had a sleep over, and of course partied.
I've made very good friends with the English people out here, but in particular a girl called Steph, we get on really well and I absolutely love her! We've decided we're blood sisters.
This afternoon I have a meeting to enroll properly and do a French test, it's not compulsory for me, but I figured why not?
Tonight is a chilled one, dinner with Steph and Aidan then probably a film in one of our rooms, but who knows, things could change!
À la prochaine....
Sorry for lack of blogging, I have had internet issues. Limoges is so far amazing. I have ice skated, played tennis, gone for a run, done some badminton, been to the cinema twice, eaten out, attended some lectures, got my library card, had a sleep over, and of course partied.
I've made very good friends with the English people out here, but in particular a girl called Steph, we get on really well and I absolutely love her! We've decided we're blood sisters.
This afternoon I have a meeting to enroll properly and do a French test, it's not compulsory for me, but I figured why not?
Tonight is a chilled one, dinner with Steph and Aidan then probably a film in one of our rooms, but who knows, things could change!
À la prochaine....
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