What in the World...

...has Jessie been up to?

Let me fill you in.

I have been attending concerts.

There have been three faculty concerts that have been so educational and enjoyable! It's been wonderful to hear other fantastic instrumentalists. I think I may even like the flute after this trip. (So that's what the flute is supposed to sound like?)

I have been walking in dark alleys. (Kidding, Mom!)

We walk to and from the concerts together. For the first half of the week, concert nights were the only times I went out. (Minus, the waffle experience.)

Then one afternoon, Cassandra, David, and I took a break and went on a french fry adventure.

Yummy! Ketchup was extra. :(

Isn't this the most adorable fast food restaurant??!

I have been excited about meal times! Yes, we are almost always the first ones at the door for meals.

I have been eating a lot of fruit and veggies. This has been my normal meal twice a day most days. Today there was actually chicken and rice for lunch. I don't think I had one vegetable today. Oh, and I had two helpings of chocolate mousse. Not to mention the vodka-filled chocolate covered cherries...

Haha. I'm serious. I'd been dying to try the cherries, so today I finally bought some. I bit into one and commented on the delicious, interesting filling. Cassandra tried one and then said, "This is vodka!" We got a good laugh out of that one. And then I had two more.

Meal time is fun, because we all sit together (Josh taking the picture).

Bou sits with us sometimes, too.

I have been killing mosquitos in my practice room! This fella was driving me crazy! I finally stopped working and prowled around the room like a hunter until I'd finished him off!

I have been enjoying this old, quaint, beautiful city!

Today, Cassandra and I were in need of a day off, so after her lesson we went to a tea room and sat and chatted. It was so relaxing! This is the first time while being here that I have ditched the piano. I'm finally getting to taste the flavor of the city. My brain and arms were thankful for a break.

After lunch, Josh and David joined us for a leisurely walk.

We found this pretty door.

Photo op!

We went up this cool windmill!

Check out the view!

Ty, this is for you! First time I've seen a big truck while abroad!

Student honors concert tonight, one more tourist day tomorrow, heading back to Paris Monday, and going home Tuesday! Can't wait to be home!