I'll start by saying I just uploaded over 100 photos (and some videos) to Facebook that neatly document the last few days from Friday until today (Sunday). Go check those out if you can.
Friday was a World Cup and Estivales day that was typically leisurely and fun. Saturday was a trip to Perpignan/Sainte Colombe day which was atypically travel heavy, but an amazing trip. After arriving at the grandparent's, Andrea dropped me off in Perpignan where I took pictures and explored the labyrinthine downtown. Once I grew tired of exploration, I found myself drinking a beer and watching Germany SMASH Argentina in the World Cup.
Post-Perpignan was the village festival in Sainte Colombe de la Commanderie. All the residents of the village (plus some apparent strangers) came to eat, drink and dance (all 50 residents were there...maybe a bit more like 60). Despite the strange opening band playing sad, emotional ballad rock, the music afterward was appropriately cheesy. After the fête, I returned to the house (in Sainte Colombe) and discussed Knock-Knock jokes and their French equivalent (both equally unfunny). After staying up late to watch Amélie (for the first time in a while), I woke up early to realize it was July 4th! Oh well.
Before heading back to Montpellier, Andrea and I stopped in Castelnou (one of the most beautiful villages in France [it shows]) to take some pictures (really for me to take pictures). All in all, the various sights, tastes and sounds made this weekend the most surreal experience for me so far in France. Keep it coming!
P.S. Starting research officially tomorrow. Going to CIMADE offices.
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