Pornic Trips

Lost in Translation | Jun 04 08'

"Nothing like a little confusion"

There is nothing better than sitting at a dinner table full of French people who are all looking at you with that look of “quoi?” This happens t... Continue reading »

Last Week in Nantes | May 31 08'

"Fantastic last week."

Tomorrow morning I leave for Croatia and this last week in Nantes was awesome. So much happened! Saturday I visited the petit chateau that belo... Continue reading »

Cultural Differences | May 19 08'

"Cultural differences create interesting errors"

Since arriving in France, I have noticed so many cultural differences! But in truth, the French are very much like Americans. I look around and... Continue reading »

D-Day Beaches | Nov 27 07'

Thanks to 3 others camper next to us, we had a great night sleep. After a read-up on the history of the area, we decided to go to the place where m... Continue reading »

SNUC | Nov 18 06'

"Halftime was a beer and crêpes."

Today was my second time to the rugby stadium in Nantes (or anywhere). As I went to bed at 6 (having had lots of fun at Nobody’s Virgin at Olympic)... Continue reading »

Conseils de Classe | Oct 31 06'

"even in English this phrase doesn’t truly sound Kosher"

It is amazing how settled I feel here. It is as if I have been doing this for quite some time. It no longer feels foreign to me. I know my schedule... Continue reading »

Ramblings of a Prof in France - Summary of first weeks | Sep 02 06'

"speaking is the worst thing for any young French student to do."

First Days at VH (Victor Hugo)So, for the oddest reason, I was able to sleep on eve of my first day of classes. I was nervous, but still, I was hap... Continue reading »

Orientation and teacher days | Aug 31 06'

"after they crack, they combust! "

La Rentrée des professeursAs in the states, back to school is done in several steps. For me, this meant that Friday, September 1st was my first day... Continue reading »

A Gay Ole Time! | Aug 26 06'

"Oh yeah, we saw other pretty stuff"

I have wanted to go adventuring with other gay men for a while now: a great way to meet other guys that have at least one definite thing (okay, two... Continue reading »

Une Balade Nocturne Sur l’Erdre | Aug 25 06'

"to be the American curiosity"

Not much of a story here, but at least there are some pics to view!This evening was a peaceful walk along the Erdre, a tributary of the Loire River... Continue reading »