Greetings from Annecy

So after my adventure climbing down a mountain in the dark, I needed a day to rest and do some laundry. So I slept in and relaxed on Saturday, packing for my stay in Annecy (Ann-see). My host mom graciously told me the trams don’t run often on Sunday so she drove me to the train station super early Sunday morning. She is so nice! It’s a new feeling going somewhere with just the pack on your back and your feet to take you places. And your feet take you places! The most beautiful places in the world that you couldn’t have even dreamed up! Annecy is one of the most charming, picturesque, and quaint towns! From the train station we walked to Annecy Hostel. We couldn’t check in but we left our stuff there, then we headed for the lake. On the walk to the lake you walk through Vielle Ville. There are tons of shops and patisseries and on Sunday there is a marché en plein air. At the market my friend Sarah and I shared the most delicious strawberries! Think of the best strawberry you have ever eaten ever and then times it by 10. And I’m so not kidding! These strawberries were made by the gods and fell from heaven! I could live off food purchased from the market! Because not only is it arranged beautifully but everything is so fresh and local and great! We enjoyed strolling the market and buying sandwiches on fresh baguettes. We went down to the lake and I soaked my feet in the cool refreshing water. For dinner my BFF Annie and I found wonderful American food i.e. cheeseburgers, fries, and Dr. Pepper! It was scrumptious tasting something from home. Annie taught me how to play rummy and we sat at bar along the canals in Vielle Ville drinking juice and Orangina playing! We also watched a street performer who had these goblets that he played with like yo yos with a jump rope. It’s so hard to explain but it was pretty interesting! They get so creative! I’ll try to post the video! The Vielle Ville is charming all lit up at night! So I stayed in my first hostel which felt a lot like a hotel since I paid for a private room and bathroom. I just had to rent a towel because I didn’t bring mine. I even had my own balcony.

The next day we went and ate crepes for breakfast, by the canals feeling very French, that were just divine. We rented a paddleboat with slide and took it out on the water. We busted out Nicki Menaj and had a party out on the lake. In the park next the lake there is a lovely gentleman who sells fresh pressed juice. (Which is a thing here and it’s 100% delicious!) I enjoyed a lovely mixture of honeydew, pineapple, and cantaloupe! We whiled away the day enjoying the beautiful scenery and soaking it all in. I enjoyed some spaghetti bolognaise for dinner. After so much walking and sun exposure it was nice to get home and shower and rest up.

For the first day of class my professor was on strike. Yep strike. So they took us down to a museum. I guess that’s not too bad because at least I don’t have homework. So I rested up today because my feet are definitely not used to all this walking but I am loving it! I still have tons more photos to post if y’all aren’t opposed once I get them off my camera and edited! So for now we’ll see what the second day has in store for me…À bientôt!