It had now been 3 days since I arrived in France and I have loved every moment of it. One of my favourite moments, which I forgot to mention in my last post, was while we were sitting on the Paris metro a French man walked into the carriage with an accordion and started playing very frenchy music. I don't think it gets anymore cliche then that! On Saturday in the morning I walked down to the local boulangerie with Lisa and Chloe and bought a Baguette which we then ate for lunch with fromage noix (Sweet cheese with nuts). That afternoon we Drove to Monfort Sur Meu to look at my school. After that we went to the ginormous super market to buy some ingredients for dinner. While in the supermarket I spent my time saying "En Australie aussi!" For dinner that night I had Crepe de Bretagne, a crepe from Brittany which has ham, egg and a cheese I don't know. For dessert Céline made Crepes with caramel made in Brittany. C'etait trés bon!
On Sunday in the morning we went to the markets in a near by town. The market was so colourful and full of life. My favourite stalls were the traditional stalls such as the ones with vegetables and cheese. In the afternoon I went for a walk around Le Verger with my host family. I honestly could not be in a more picturesque location. It is especially beautiful because it is Autumn.
Today Céline and the girls had work and school so it was just Sébastien and I. In the morning I walked down to the boulangerie to buy myself a croissant for breakfast. I am so proud of myself for doing this because it was 4 degrees outside! Unfortunately it was closed but I took the opportunity to take some photos of Le Verger and my house in France. When I got home Sébastien and I went into Rennes for a quick explore before picking the girls up from school for lunch. Rennes is extremely beautiful! It is composed of gorgeous old architecture with flowers and trees everywhere. After lunch we dropped the girls back at school before doing a 3km ride. The views were spectacular but I nearly died! Being a Darwin girl I forgot there were things called hills! Later that afternoon Lisa, Chloé, Sébastien and I went to the near by swimming pool in Monfort Sur Meu. I was pretty concerned about the temperature of the water but to be honest it wasn't actually that bad. The worst bit was getting changed at the end because the change rooms weren't very warm. I am getting pretty excited for my 16th birthday in France! I will write again tomorrow telling you about my birthday. For those of you who want to see more photos I have a photo galley section on my blog for the non-edited version of my photos.
Food photos! Now I know it really is Georgina writing this blog! Please pay close attention to all cooking of delicious things - you are on kitchen duty for at least a month when you come home. Happy birthday beautiful. It will be a birthday you will never forget. So glad you look like you are having such a fabulous time. Love you enormously, love Mum, Dad (no emojis on this computer - praise the Lord), Bridgie and Phoebes.
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Fiona
10/11/2014 10:48:09 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ginny!! I am loving reading the blog and the photos look amazing. Have a fantastic day and enjoy every minute. Love you lots, F xxx
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Helen Rhett and Imogen and Vero
11/11/2014 01:30:29 am
Happy birthday Georgie!!
We are loving your blog and your beautiful photos. Have a wonderful day. Love the Bowden's and Vero
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Mausie
11/11/2014 01:56:01 am
Happy Birthday Gorgeous George!!! Have been thinking of you all day and you've probably been asleep for most of it! Hope you have a ripper darling! Really enjoying the blog and the photos were great - keep em coming baby! Loads of love to you from Mausie, Nick, Bladie and Sadie xxxxx
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Phoebe
11/11/2014 03:48:04 am
Happy birthday georgie! I hope u have a wonderful day! Missing u loads and can't wait 2 hear more about your adventure! Lots of love, say hello to your host family from me,
Phoebe xxxx oooo
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Louise
11/11/2014 05:02:26 am
Happy Birthday Georgie! We have been thinking of you all day, how amazing that you are having your 16th birthday in France! Loving your blog and your fantastic photos, keep having a wonderful time, lots of love Louise xox
Happy Birthday Gorgeous George! I'm so so glad to hear you're having the time of your life, keep on keepin' on, and keep on havin' the time of your life. Love, Becky xoxo
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Georgie
11/11/2014 12:54:25 pm
Hey mum,
Haha. Love you all to the moon and back! I will gladly cook for you for a month on my return. I had a fantastic day and I especially loved face-timing you. Will speak soon,
Georgie xx
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Georgie
11/11/2014 12:56:44 pm
Thanks so much Fiona! It is absolutely lovely to hear from you. I had an amazing day :). When do you head off to India? Will you have a blog? If you do, let me know because I would love to follow your travels.
Lots of love,
Georgie xx
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Georgie
11/11/2014 01:01:28 pm
Awww thanks so much guys! My day was amazing! Vero I will see you soon and Helen, Rhett and Imo, I will see you in 3 months. It was absolutely lovely to Skype you today. Georgie xx
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Georgie
11/11/2014 01:09:19 pm
Thanks a bunch Mausie! I Iove hearing from you! I had an amazing day today and enjoyed every moment. Give my love to everyone, Georgie xx
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Georgie
11/11/2014 01:11:57 pm
Awwww I miss you heaps too! I loved talking to you on FaceTime today. We will have to it again soon. I had an awesome day but I did miss not being able to give you a hug. Love you to bits, Georgie xx
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Georgie
11/11/2014 01:14:33 pm
Thanks so much Louise!! I had a fantastic day. It is a day to remember! Give my love to everyone. It's lovely to hear from you :). Lots of love, Georgie xx
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Georgie
11/11/2014 01:15:50 pm
What wise words Becky haha. Thank you for everything! What would I do without you!? Love you, Georgie xx