I started in Aix-en-Provence, where I visited my friends Katie, Cassie, and Amy who have the good fortune to be living there for the summer. Although my bags didn't make it, I had two great days of touring, shopping and hitting all the cool local night spots. I even got to meet some locals, although they were forced to speak in english since my french skills are kind of rough.
After these two crazy days, I met my parents and my baggage at the airport and we headed to Montbrison, where are friends Kees and Renne have a beautiful house-our lodging for the next week. Situated on the side of a hill, we woke daily to a view of the valley full of lavender fields and grape vines.
We went into Marseille for a night to meet my dad who had a meeting there and toured around this crazy yet beautiful city.
The rest of the week was spent touring Provence, hitting up local markets to buy delicious fresh produce, fromage, bread, and olives. We even managed to visit a few churches, which made my dad tres happy.
All in all, it was a great trip and I feel fully rested to begin my adventures in Honduras!
