After quite the journey, I have safely made it to my humble abode in the 7th Arondissment in Paris, France. Two plane rides, a lot of help from kind people, and a taxi ride later, I arrived at the stoop of the American University of Paris's main office.
After checking in and getting my keys, I made my way to the apartment. The apartment is spacious and is so close to many great shops, landmarks, and quaint cafes to visit. This sunny afternoon was spent settling into the apartment, buying groceries, and taking a well earned nap.
Being gluten free in Paris is not the easiest of lifestyles. One of my roommates and I did manage to find a natural grocer that sells freshly baked gluten free bread, rice pastas, and other essential items for a gluten free girl.
The Queen of England's arrival for the anniversary of the storming of Omaha Beach at Normandy caused traffic to be much more busy than normal. Vladimir Putin is already here and President Obama is expected tomorrow. US army veterans from the storming of Omaha Beach flew with us on the plane over.
Our grocery shopping included visits to three supermarket-esque stores, a cheese store, and a merchant that has any small household item you could desire. For us, bottle opener and hand towels were our purchases of choice. When you enter a Parisian cheese store, you know it is the right place because the aroma of stink feet envelops you. The cheese, however, is marvelous as most food is in France.
Tomorrow, we will explore the city by way of summer orientation and a boat tour.
Pictures to come.
Yours,
Amelia
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