The Weekend!

Word of the Day: "Les flechettes" = darts

This weekend was a nice relief from the intensive week of classes. We just had one class all week, International Management, from 8:30-5 everyday. It was in English, however, so easier for me to understand, but also kind of a step back from speaking French, so maybe that was not so good. Thursday night there was a party put on by a student organization as a sort of "back to school" get together. There was an open bar and lots of dancing. I'm still trying to get used to the continuous techno when we dance...its pretty much the same beat over and over! I am amazed, however, at the difference between how French boys dance vs. American boys. They are actually good! The french boys will just go out and dance for fun, not just to dance with girls. I was pretty impressed!

Friday night we went out to dinner with the South Carolina students and the Brazilians to my favorite restaurant in town, "La Pescajoux." It is a galette and creperie restaurant. (these particular galettes are like savory crepes). The place is run by this adorable couple who recognized Kate, Chip, and I from last time. The woman, Vincente, warned us she would pull our ears if we didn't finish our food (which happened to Chip last time!). I had a galette with chicken, curry, mushrooms, onions, and bechamel sauce...so delicious! For dessert my crepe had pistachio ice cream, hot chocolate sauce, and chantilly cream....ahhh it was amazing!! Anyone who comes to visit me I will take you to this restaurant! :) After dinner we went out for drinks and when the regular bars closed at 2am we thought it would be a good idea to try one of the clubs in town that is open until 5am...hmm maybe it was not such a good idea! haha it was pretty fun but needless to say I was not feeling so hot the next morning!

Saturday afternoon a bunch of people went to an Irish pub to watch the local rugby team play. It's just like home, sitting in a bar, having some beers, and watching a football game! Except I don't really know what's going on...haha. We won though! Go ASM!

Last night was a more relaxing night and the two previous were pretty crazy! We played darts at a bar called "3 Monkeys" down the street from our apartment. An evening a bit reminiscent of home because darts is just darts! Mateuz, our Polish friend killed us, however, claiming, "he used to play a little bit..."

Not sure what's in store for this week!