Life has been pretty quiet since Barcelona, with the exception of a couple of loud nights out. The block on campus has finally been lifted, which means that I'm back in lectures full time this week, and on a full timetable of "partiels" (that's a friendly word for "exams") next week. I go from a feeling of calm and controlled optimism to a feeling of panic and dread approximately 5 times a day, although the Christmas spirit is definitely making life much more bearable!
Last week we had snow!
For those of you who are as confused as I was as to why Hugo jumped off the sofa in excitement and Raphael came running into the living room, here is a zoomed version of the above image.
The temperature still has yet to remain below double figures for more than two days in a row, and apparently this sort of "snow" almost never happens. The cultural differences still never cease to amaze me!
But just because it doesn't look like Christmas, doesn't mean it can't feel like it! Because Montpellier has finally turned on its lights and opened "Les Hivernales".
Alex and I took a walk through the stalls, where he confidently informed me that he had tried every mulled wine available, and therefore knew where to buy from. I never try to argue with Germans about alcohol. In addition to all the pretty lights, sparkly stalls and tasty looking food, they've also opened an ice rink!
And I very patiently waited my turn to sit on Santa's knee.
Sadly I now have to stop procrastinating and start planning. There are presentations to be written and exams to be revising for. Hopefully I will emerge on the other side of these next two weeks in one piece, although I can't promise anything!
Joyeux décembre à tous!
Sarah
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