Ready to Go

It is finally time! Tomorrow I leave at 5:20 to land in Charles de Gaulle airport at 8:30 a.m. I've been fortunate to escape the weather delays and cancellations along with Maddie who got the same flight, although I have a friend (Caitlyn) going who has been delayed to leave until the next day. Upon our arrival, we have been told that we wait at the airport for the girl who arrives after us (Maggie G.) with the girl who arrives before us (Maggie K.). After that, apparently we just have a day in Paris!

On Saturday we leave for Dijon and to meet our host families. The family I'm staying with is the Preuliers and their home is fairly central in Dijon. They have several children, all out of the house, and hosted several St. Mary's students last year. We've been told the parents, Catherine and Robert, are very nice and we will have the opportunity to learn how to cook several French meals and dishes, something my mom is very excited about! Robert is also apparently a big fan of Star Wars, and when I found this out Caitlyn immediately got a look of horror and I smiled gleefully.

I'm incredibly excited about this adventure and can't wait for tomorrow so I can get back to France!

My suitcase, purse and backpack are all that are making the trip. They're each completely full.