Au Revoir! :(

Well, today is my last day in France. I find it fitting that of my last two days in France, one was a holiday that no one knows what it is for (Pentecôte was yesterday), and the other was a public transportation strike day (I guess the bus drivers wanted a four-day weekend). Classic!


Let's see, since the last time I updated, I went to Berlin:

And Sarlat: 

Which were both amaaaaaaaazing!!! I know I'm super behind on updating about my travels, but I'm planning to finish that once I get home. Lots of stories to share :D

Anyways, I'm really sad to be leaving France. I leave with a new appreciation for cardigans and warm-weather scarfs, a heightened tolerance for weird meat products, and still in awe of the French alcohol tolerance. And, of course, the important things, like increased self-confidence, independence, and vastly improved French language skills. All that good stuff.

I can hardly believe that in less than 24 hours, I'll be back in the United States.¹ Will it be super weird? Will I have reverse culture shock? Will I try to pay for stuff in euros? I don't know. I am really excited to see all my family and friends again though!! But it's hard because whenever I leave Walnut Creek or San Diego, I'm sad, but I know I'll be back fairly soon. With France, I don't know when I'll be back. Someday for sure, though.

Au revoir Bordeaux!

À la prochaine!

1. This is provided I survive transporting both of my giant suitcases. I am literally exhausted just from putting the luggage strap one one of them.