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Earlier this evening, I accompanied Claire and Julien on an escapade to Carrefour, the wondrous supermarket of Europe (think Walmart, except European, twice as big, and full of things that aren't made in China). I snapped a couple pictures for the entertainment of those who can relate, and the education of those who can't.

While I was there, I bought a set of silverware! My very first set of silverware. Awww. It's a new step in my transition to adulthood.

My creative juices are running a little dry tonight- sorry to disappoint all you avid readers. Don't worry though- my upcoming trip to Toulouse will be full of new stories to tell and new places to describe.

I think it's hilarious! In America, it's so "stylish" to decorate everything with French, have little signs that say "Bon Appetit" and such, but here they decorate everything in English! I took a couple pictures at the store, this is the only one I posted. Also, the shower curtain in the upstairs bathroom of Claire's house is an endless pattern of the words: "Bath," "Shower," "H2O," "Water," "Soap," and whatever others I might have missed.

typical french street

I dunno... I like the packaging?

Yummy! Anybody up for dinner with tentacles?


another charming cramped french street, with christophe surcin's audi (they tell me that's a kind of car- i'd never've known)



confitures bonne maman (for you americans, that's "world's best jam"- after my momma's homemade strawberry freezer jam, of course)




not quite a patisserie, but the pastry rack of Carrefour is still very appealing


By the way, Spencer, they don't have a specialty like gelato that I know of (I'm sure my mom or one of my aunts will correct me if I'm wrong). Most of their delicacies are different sorts of pastries. Earlier today, though, I did have a yummy ice creamy thing. I wish I could describe it, but I can't remember what it was. I will check with Claire and let you know.

Caroline, I'm doing the best I can with the pictures. I'll get more of the house and stuff, I promise.