Thursday, January 7, 2010

A re-re-acclamation in France


Well, I've moved into a new place now. I am living with a family of 4 in the suburb of Bordeaux. I have the pleasure of helping out with the two boys ages 6 and 11 (almost 12). I just started living here and I have my first evening of babysitting coming up! I have spent some time with the boys and they are the best French teachers in the world!
I have a small studio next to the house that has its own kitchen and bathroom. I have fixed it up and feel warm and comfy in my little cottage. Life here now is normal, day to day school, grocery shopping, work, sleep, and play of course too. The exciting romantic period is over between me and France, and now it gets even better as I get more and more comfortable with my surroundings....just like a relationship :)
My Mom came to visit and we put together (she mostly but I assisted) a little photo album and story of our trip. So enjoy!

What a trip!

Taking a break on a park bench at Guell Park, Barcelona

Castle in Carcahone, Spain
view outside our room in the basque country

Hey let's party! New Years eve!


The East coast of Spain
strolling along


Another amazing catholic church in Zaragoza, Spain
What fun, what an adventure!

Kasondra doing yoga in our Bed and Breakfast... what a view of the ocean

Kasondra and mom in a paytoilet together... saving a little money with both of them in there.

Beautiful Architectural structures in Barcelona

Human sculptures in Barcelona. Mom's feeding them cookies.

There's mom feeding the pidgeons at the park

And the winner is....

A famous structure by Gaudi in Barcelona

Ooh laa, lots of french kisses, cheek to cheek

Gerilyn and Patricia in their cozy French home near Toulouse, France

Finishing a delicious meal in Biarritz,France to complete our journey!

Tiny Tales of the Vanpykeren Girls