Arriving in Poitiers

We finally arrived in Poitiers on Friday around 4pm and were picked up at the train station. Riding the TGV (high speed train) was an experience. In Paris, we basically had to fight our way onto the train with all of our luggage, and then afterwards.. I fell asleep. Clara and I were very exhausted since we didn't sleep on the flight. My camera was out of battery the whole time so I didn't take any arrival photos.

I am currently staying at our program directors home because my host family is out on vacation until Monday. She lives out in the "campagne" (country side). France terrain is very similar to the Willamette Valley.

This is a picture of my walks through the campagne. There are lots of sunflower fields, and I think they are almost ready for harvesting.

This is a lovely picture of the home I am staying at right now. I really love the architecture here. That old kind of feel. The rocks here have a nice subtle color to them.

Talking in French has been a little overwhelming. I feel like I want to talk as fast as everyone around me, but I am not that skilled yet, so I stumble over everything I say. 

I haven't taken many pictures yet, but I will post as I go. Au revoir!