So, after an exhausting week my first weekend in Vichy began with a sleep in followed by a late-ish breakfast before some shopping in town with the girls. We walked, talked, shopped and took in all the sights of Vichy... so that took about 3 hours!
After shopping we had a farewell dinner for Denisa we drake wine and ate cheese at Nivek's place before going out for a nice dinner at a little French restaurant avec more wine and cheese.
Sunday I was a good girl and studied in the morning before a walk with Reiner around Vichy. We walked along the river, past the “putt putt” course which, unfortunately for Alex is closed during winter. With a map in my hand I nonchalantly guided our promenade towards the cemetery. It was amazingly beautiful! The grand, old tombstones sat weathered amongst the trees with every row housing at least one mausoleum. There were many headstones which were deemed “abandoned,” and were left to decay into the surroundings.
We finished our walk at the Grand Marche where we bought some chocolate, fruit and (for me) carrots from the local vendors. The people of Vichy are so lovely. Whether selling me fruit or just chatting to me on the street they take their time to ask questions and speak slowly so we can understand each other. (It must be the presence of the language school).
Sunday night I had dinner with my host family again. We had an amazing vegetable and lentil curry as well as bread and cheese (of course) and baked apples for dessert.
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