Le week-end

Samedi/Saturday: Mornings around here are pretty mellow. Everyone just kinda gets up when they want and does their own thing, its kinda nice. After we had lunch though, Sarah took me on one or two errands and then we just walked around downtown so that I could see everything. I went in the library which was very nice, and Sarah told me that if I wanted to get anything I could use her card. I went in one of the beautiful churches of which they have many around here which is in itself a religious experience when you think about how many steps have sounded in there, how many problems examined, tears cried, words whispered... it is awe-inspiring like no church that exists in the United States. We also just walked around and lots and lots of shops. Sarah kinda pointed out which shops were the most expensive/cheaper (everything here is expensive, especially brands- Converse are 50-80 euros) and we stopped to watch several people out on the street- a band (they don't have school bands like in America), a group break-dancing, and an artist that had beautiful paintings out of spray-paint. There is so much to see.
Dimanche/Sunday: I spent several hours looking up swim teams and trying to email coaches this morning... I will let you know if it comes to anything. I went with Malika and her friend to le marche (the market) late this morning. It is kind-of amazing, there are many stands selling clothes of all kinds, shoes, kitchen supplies... then of course all the food. I saw a fig for the first time- I never have before, and in general I just love farmer's markets- so much food all together is really pretty. Except for fish with eyes.
Went home for a few hours to eat lunch, and Sara did a little homework before Sara and I took the bus back to vieux lyon where we watched a sort of parade. They called it something like a fashion show, but in reality it looked more like a halloween parade with people dressed in bizarre costumes and floats driving along blasting crazy music which the models danced/walked along to. I liked it, but it was definitely weird.
Then Sara and I walked to a little bakery where we each bought a pastry (lemon tart for me) and walked back across the river and sat on the steps above the Rhone eating french pastries and talking. It really was as fun and picturesque as it sounds :)
All in all... a good day!

Les mots:
Manege: merry go round or carousel, there was one in a small square downtown.
Aubergine: eggplant... there were some at the market today? I don't have much to say about this one.