Last Saturday I woke up early to go into town with one of my friends and find a few markets. On our map there are about 6 or so around town on Saturday mornings. We ventured out to find those and I was pretty impressed : )
We first stumbled upon a market that had all kinds of food. Fruit, vegetables, cheese, spices, grains, and fish. So. Much. Fish. It makes sense to me, I just don't know why I never thought about it! Marseille is a big port city. We are about 20-30 from Marseille so there were TONS of fresh fish. Everything from oysters clams to whole entire salmon and many other kinds of fish that I didn't recognize!
We also found a flower market that was selling all kinds of flowers! I am assuming it will be a bit more lively in the Spring so we decided to go back when more flowers would be in bloom.
At one of the markets they had a truck of macaroons. I haven't tried one yet but they look delicious!!
We stopped in a boulangerie to get a baguette and I snagged a couple pictures so you can see what it looks like!
And that wraps up our morning of exploring markets!
A couple months before I came to France, I signed up for a "Buddy Program" in which an organization here places you with someone who is French. They show you around and help you get acclimated to your new city! I was corresponding with my "buddy", Andréa, since before I arrived here. Her and her friend, Michelle have been great friends in helping me and Karlee get situated here. They made us crêpes on Saturday, which were delicious! I was full after 2 crêpes with ham and cheese, then they broke out the dessert crêpes and I was done for.
Crêpes with friends : )
(Karlee, Andréa, Michelle, et moi!)
That wraps up about most of my weekend. I went for a run which was awesome. I also found a half-marathon to sign up for. Shocker, huh? This would mark my 9th half-marathon! It is in Marseille on March 24th, I will be sure to let you know if I sign up!
In my classes this week, I have been trying to get used to how insanely long they are. I have to remind myself that I am learning a second language and that spending an hour in the classroom a day for language just isn't going to cut it. I am making friends in my classes though and that makes them go by a lot faster.
I FINALLY found a place to get a cup of coffee before class! However, today I learned a very important lesson when ordering my first cup of coffee. "café" is just plain black coffee, which is what I ordered. You are supposed to order "café au lait" which is coffee with milk. So I drank my black coffee right before my 3.5 hour class. I was awake the entire time, a little too awake. But I am learning, which is precisely why I am here. Needless to say, I won't be ordering my coffee black anytime soon.
I am planning to go into Marseille this weekend for the day on Saturday. It is supposed to be sunny so I will be sure to take lots of good pictures!
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