So we made it. We are here in Paris for the rest of the next 300 or so days, and my first impressions: I LOVE THIS CITY. The food is fantastic, the people have been delightful, and I may even wind up losing a few pounds with all this walking. I will highlight a few things that have stood out:
The Metro:
What a fantastic way to get around the city. The first thing you have to realize about France, is that everything takes longer than in America. Once you embrace this reality (as if I know what I'm talking about) you will be much happier, and able to relax in all situations. The metro is a great example of this. It just takes longer to get anywhere you want to go. It is completely efficient and surprisingly clean, and you can get to anywhere in the city on one pass. We have figured it out at this point, but will continue to tweak the fastest routes around the city.
The Food:
We have had a few meals by now, and I have not been less than impressed by anything I have had. The paninis, crepes and gyros will quickly become a part of my normal diet and they are welcome to stay as long as they want.
Prayer Requests:
- That the men would find housing - we have been house-hopping since Thursday night and are searching ardently to find an apartment to stay in for the rest of the year.
- Patience - as I mentioned earlier, things just take longer here. We must learn not to take our frustration, that our selfish need for instant satisfaction breeds, out on the French
- That God would prepare the hearts of the students we will be connecting with in the next coming weeks
Updates will be more frequent and photo-filled, so stay tuned and leave a comment, I would love to hear from you :)
