The expression "entre chien et loup" literally translates to "between the wolf and the dog" but in French it refers to the change to dusk or twilight.
If one has a "coeur d'artichaut," or a heart made of artichoke, they fall in love with things quickly
This week began with the Fête de la Musique, where musicians play on the streets of France. Many people travel to Lyon for this!
Most of the music played was American, but the occasional singer focused on exclusively French music.
I climbed the Lyon lion statue!
On Monday we had a wine and cheese tasting with the whole program. Have you ever seen so much cheese?
My class returned again to the Parc de la Tête d'or to see the Guignol puppet show, a Lyon tradition. The children around us were enthralled.
Afterwards, I stayed at the park to explore
This photo at the lake is quite possibly one of my favorite photos. This little boy was learning how to fish from his dad:
For my assignment this week, we were to ask an artisan Boulanger about their shop, their pastries & breads, and it's difference from a simple Boulanger or other patisseries. I learned that the Boulanger wakes up for his "morning" at 12:00 am to begin baking all the breads and pastries for the day.
And on Thursday, in lieu having my creative writing class we went to a book store. It just so happened to be the bookstore I had read about online prior to coming. I was dying to visit because of the magnificent entrance.
I found one of my favorite books of all time, Enders Game, in French! I've been reading it since.
And another favorite book I found was "The Journal of Edward, the nihilist Hamster"
This page said "the veterinarian came to visit me today, and apparently I'm a girl." French humor!
This book contains all the napkin drawings of a man who just wants his dinner.
The introduction was in English
I think we can all relate, I know I can.
"Here in France these dinners can go on for hours"... My most recent dinner with my professor was over four hours long!
Heres another French strike right by where I'm staying.
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