Wednesday, July 4, 2007

happy 4th of july from france

today, soldes have started in aix. what is a solde? it is a sale. in france, things can only go on sale twice a year: once in summer and once in winter. paris started its soldes last week but we started today. i didn't buy anything, but i did do some looking because i might need a new bookbag. turns out my old one has a rip and the plan was to travel with it to rome and barcelona. the host mom suggested it might be better to buy a new one rather than get mine fixed... oh wells.

if you know of cheap (AND SAFE!) hostels in barcelona and rome, please be sure to share the info!

as for me, i am currently a little cranky. i have some homework due tomorrow and my teacher intimidates me... i also didn't get a nap, so my head hurts. for all of you who might be unawares- i am a fearless napper. especially here. the elevation is much higher and i think my body is not used to it...

that is it for now. enjoy the fireworks tonight!

1 comment:

Cami said...

There's a hostel in Placa Jaume I (well, very near the metro stop) in Barce that's really cute and in a good area (no idea on price anywhere though) I would say stay away from anywhere in El Barri Gotic/Las Ramblas. Hostels there are popular, but it's a REEEEEEEEEEEALLY shady area after dark.