Today we went downstairs for breakfast a little after ten. There we met with Frederick, Stephane, and two other friends of Stephane. We all ate breakfast together and enjoyed 'listening' to their conversations and retellings of the festival. They are all so animated when they talk and you don't really have to understand what they're saying. After we ate we walked to the photography store. There in the window were pictures from the festival. They were displayed alongside pictures from the past and you couldn't tell the time difference. Then we walked back and said our goodbyes to Stephane's friends. As we were going up the stairs Stephane realized he wasn't going to be able to see us before we leave. We said our goodbyes and it was very sad, we all teared up. Stephane reminded Sami that she's like his own niece. It was cute. We both hope to see him soon. We had to hustle and get out the hotel because we still had a three hour ride back to Paris and we had to get the car back by two, even though we left around 12:30. It was a smooth and quicker ride getting back to Paris. It was later than two, but there was no issue with the car's late arrival. Sami and I are unpacked and Robert is moved back into his apartment. We feel right at home again, even though we won't be here much longer. These last couple days we plan on enjoying the 14th at the Eiffel Tower and seeing Harry Potter hours before everyone back home. We have absolutely loved Paris and our stay here with Robert and Stephane. It will be nice to come home and see everyone, but we are sad to leave. We will put pictures up later tonight, we're tired right now. We miss and love you all!
Sami and Emily :)
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Hi Girls.... What an amazing account of your Normandy/Wedding Festival adventures and your other experiences in Normandy!!!! Your experiences sounded much like what I experienced just 2 yrs. ago when I participated in that same festival... it truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Sami, I'm assuming you passed along my "envoie mon bon souvenir" to Stephane's parents. Actually, Robert insisted I use a different phrase, but now I can't remember it exactly. It sounds like your Normandy trip was the perfect ending to your French experience!!! I'm so happy Robert took such good care of the two of you and spent the extra time to show you around that region. It certainly sounded like you were fed well at the festival!! And that you had your fair share of hard cider.... teehee! (no wonder you were so tired that evening). Looking forward to seeing your photos. Love.. Gramma Karen ~
ReplyDeleteDear Emily and Sami - Unbelievable! I've been checking the blog daily and knew soon you would post! What an incredible experience!!! I am so very grateful for your descriptions -- I can almost imagine being there! (except Kerry is barking to distract me : ) Emily -- I can't imagine how long it took her to get all of your hair under that bonnet -- and then how much time it must have taken you to 'undo' your hair! You will NEVER EVER forget this experience-- and again, a million thanks for sharing it with us! You girls have done a phenomenal job with this blogspot! Although we can't wait to see you and have you back home -- we're sorry this fairy tale is soon coming to an end. Enjoy every moment until then and please, once again, thank dear Robert for this once-in-a-lifetime journey! Love, Mom, Dad, Molly, and Kerry dog (we now have a young buck who's decided to live in the woods, eat my geraniums, and torment Kerry by standing in the yard while she's stuck on the deck! We've also had 4 California quail strutting around the bird feeders. The blueberries, caneberries, and strawberries are all ready to eat when you get home!).
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