My interview on Saturday was the perfect excuse for a quick trip home over the weekend. I had a lovely time catching up with Sarah on the Southbank (although the weather was a little colder and greyer than the sunshine I left behind in Marseille) and also managed to see Katie, my roomie from Study India last summer, for cocktails in Brixton. One of the best things about being home has got to be the food - I finally got that roast dinner I'd been craving and stocked up on Creme Eggs and Easter chocolates to bring back to France and give to my favourite classes!
The time went all too quickly and before I knew it I was back at Gatwick Airport early Monday morning for a flight to Lyon. France being France, there was an air traffic control strike this weekend although I was fortunate to only suffer from a minor delay as opposed to an entire flight cancellation.
Annie, Kate and I went to the cinema on Wednesday to see Chocolat (nope, not the Johnny Depp film). It stars Omar Sy (the guy from Intouchables) and was all about the first black clown and actor in France so touched on some interesting films. Being a French film and based on a true story we were also left with a rather deflated, unhappy ending. Later we went on to tandem which was really busy this week!
At school on Thursday the teacher announced to the class that this would be my last day. I looked round confused - my contract doesn't end for another month! Turns out she'd got confused as German assistants finish at the end of this month so we reassured the class I'd be there again next week that they were happy about (phew). The addition of British chocolate to the classes mean my students love me.
Had a soirée at our favourite Avignon haunt, Red Sky, on Thursday night with Chelsea, Amy and the French squad. Our nights out seem to work inversely here - starting at the bar and heading back to our apartment for post-drinks and games of Je n'ai jamais... (Never have I ever).
Happy Easter / Joyeuses Pâques !
Katie x
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