Day 3: July 22

After a restless night of sleep in a 85 degree room sans a/c, we started our journey to the Midi-Pyranees (where we are spending our month and a half in France before I go to University). We woke up at about 7h30 and began our long 10 hour drive to Montoussé (where our friend has a country house). On trips like this, one can only look out the window for so long, one hour tops. So for the other 9 hours I was either reading on my Kindle or drinking coffee. I know, it sounds like such a boring life for being on the road but it had to be done so I wouldn't drive myself insane. Probably by the 4rd cup the caffeine was coursing through my bloodstream. I know by parent's 7th cup, it was starting to not work. But, don't worry, dear reader, by that time we were only an hour away from our destination. Rest stops in France are a lot better than the ones in the States because you can get good food (more than just your basic limp, soggy sandwich). For lunch, I had a big salad with chicken, egg, arugula, tomato and potato and an espresso (which I got out of the vending machine). Only in Europe can you get a really good americano out of a freaking vending machine, it speaks to how coffee-centric this country is. Between 2-6 the only items available at most restaurants are coffee and alcohol.

We got to the house and about an hour later the mailman came with my visa! After 2 weeks of stress and tears, I FINALLY GOT MY VISA TO ENTER THE UK FOR UNI!!!!!!!  I was soon excited! I had a glass of champagne (maybe a couple) to celebrate. :D  

 The country house 

The backyard



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