Finally arrived in Paris after leaving Orleans where I had my 3 day home stay. With my home stay family, we visited a castle and went swimming at a lake where I met some really cute hotties with bodies. Learned some interesting things about French culture, their foods, and traditions. Watched the World Cup with opponents Italy and French- Italy won. Then finally back with my group, missed them so much. We visited the Cathedral of Notre Dame saw quesimoto and ...

Arrived in France after the 12 hour train ride from Venice. Visited the magnificent Chateau de Versailles, built during the time of the French Revolution. Tonight, moving in with my "home family" that I'll be living with for the next 3 days. I'm sure we'll be watchin the World Cup between the 2 countries that I'm now in love with.

Pigeons in Piazza San Marco

Explored the city of venice, the alleys, bridges, and canals. Visited the Venetian glass factory, Veccia Murano. Took a ride on the gondolas, ate gelato [lots of it], and the Basilica di San Marco, the cathedral crowned with 5 domes. Don't forget the famous pigeons in the Piazza San Marco. Next, off on the overnite train to France!

In venice, riding the gondolas; loved it here; this is what I thought Italy would be like, and more. Wishing I could have stayed in venice much longer.