Ibis Hotel - Nantes

... were fab...really nice day walking around. Jason decided to watch villa on the internet instead of going to local french soccer game. they lost 2-1, maybe its better if he doesn't watch as they seemed to do better the last few games when he wasn't watching. Had a really good dinner tonight, regional specialty (crepes again) with apple cider.

heading south again tomorrow, and we'll see how far we get and where we end up.

... about being locked in the toilet on the way into the room?)...

Mike, glad to see Chelsea are keeping you happy. I still think you'll be trophy-less come May 2010.

Gaz, thanks for the kind words.

Funny thing happened in Nantes tonight. I was enjoying a fruity crepe (no!! I said CREPE) in a local establishment with Jamie when a couple of heavy-set geezers marched past us. In fact they were so hard looking, they reminded me of a couple of sorts Gary ...

... after tearing that apart we had some wonderful clips to work with. Sewing them together with some spare nylon cord made a great synch strap for the bag.

Our compression bags are also showing some wear. Brain is so good as compressing them as tight as possible that the material is beginning to rip. This is easily repaired with some more nylon chord as well. Hopefully this will last us for a little while longer!

... to get everything else I needed for the rest of my time here.

June 26, 2009

My last day at La Croix Jeannette. These are my worst classes so I knew it was going to be awful. I get there and my first class (Emma's) was great. They didn't leave crumbs everywhere to clean up, they weren't yelling the whole time, it was a great experience. Emma was a sweetie and gave me an Eiffel Tower necklace and Kraft macaroni and cheese. haha The next class came in and it was just as I ...

... The product's packaging is very misleading. While the uncle is on his way to take a nap, we head towards the island to see if there is anything happening there where the elephant is. We've lost the little girl and were desperate to see her again. We had no luck there and had to turn back. On the walk back Josh spotted a small lizard in our path. Unfortunatley for the lizard, I did not see it in time and stepped right on it. As soon as I realized what had happened I was ...

... benefits I should have those ready. Hmmmm........ So I called and right away I could hear the change in his voice. He was no longer Mr. Interview Man but now was Mr. I'm your new colleague man. He officially offered me the job, and I of course I said yes!!! Then he got a French teacher who'd been teaching for 34 years and put me on speakerphone so that we could have a full conversation in French. That was awkward. She was using all kinds of phrases that no one uses ...

... After school I went to the library and got some books to read to the kids next week and then came back home and did some intense cleaning. Jeff and Becka are coming to visit me tomorrow and I want it to be clean here. Jeff is an English assistant in Poitiers, and he studied with us in Angers too. March 27, 2009 Got through classes alright today. Not much to report. My last class made me actually yell at them, which is hard to do when I'm losing my voice, but I did ...

... the center of Nantes just looking a purse for Cara. It was a dull day. We met Stephanie later and had hot chocolate. Nothing too exciting. I'm so ready for tomorrow to come. I went through all of my guides today and took notes on what I should see. There are big castles in Poland and I'll be sure to see those. When I get to Lithuania, most of the big things are going to be closed, but I'm sure I will see a lot. Plus it's their Independence Day so there will be a lot of stuff going on.

Just got to Nantes yesterday to stay with my old roommate Jeremy and having a great time so far...we met up with our friend went out downtown last night and for some reason the most popular question in France is "Do you have a cigarette, please ...

... Start point: Tours (St Avertin) End point: Tours (St Avertin) No cycling other than in and around Tours Awoke, breakfasted with David and headed into Tours. The park opposite the campsite was busy with workers assembling a dance floor and stage. A music venue with food stalls, fairground and drinks tent was in the making. Spending the evening here rather than Tours is likely to be more fun I thought to myself. Tours is located ...