I have been doing terrible at keeping up with my blog, but I know before I get started on any other adventure I must talk about Pau, the city I currently live in.
Pau is not a very big city, some might even consider it a town. For the most part, it is a quiet place. However, I do really love this city. For me, Pau is adorable, it is the perfect size for someone like me. There are things to do but it is not overwhelming. The city has a lovely downtown that is rich in history. The geographic location of Pau is also great; we are located right next to the Pyrenees, the second largest mountain in France. The beach is not far either, only about an hour from the Basque coast of Biarritz. For good wine, one can make a trip to the famous Bordeaux. Or if you are getting tired of France (if you ever would), the Spanish border is only a two hour drive.
The opportunities to travel are endless, but during the week Pau did not bore me either. On top of my intensive French lessons, the univerisity offers a variety of sports for all students. During my few weeks here, I have picked up volleyball and plan to go on hiking excursions in the Pyrenees.
I must say that I have greatly enjoyed my stay in France so far. Although you must adjust yourself to a different lifestyle, it feels nice to be living differently. Only then can you truly reflect on yourself and how you lived before. I may not always appreciate that nothing is open on Sundays, or that the French take a laissez-faire approach on everything they do. But that does not make their culture wrong, it is just a different way of living. I want to take it all in, the good and the bad, and who knows, maybe I will appreciate this lifestyle more than I had anticipated.
Enough talk, picture time!
Castle of King Henri IV
Beautiful Church
Day at the market ;)
No comments:
Post a Comment