My computer charger broke and my computer battery was dead so I couldn’t post for a few days. Then I got busy with the family and didn’t want to leave the room to post.

Tuesday:

Tuesday was Christmas. We all went over to my host mom’s brother, Eric’s house for lunch. There was a kids’ table and an adult’s table. Meeting Camille’s cousins and spending time with them was really fun! After lunch, we went into town. While we were walking around, Twilight came up. It’s a good thing Camille and her cousin were talking fast in French, because I didn’t see the last movie and they were talking about it. When we got back to Camille’s grandparents house, we got ready for dinner. Camille and I did our nails and got ready. I love dressing up!

Wednesday:

On Wednesday, we all went to have lunch by the beach. It was Camille’s grandparents anniversary. After eating, Camille, her cousins, and I walked along the beach. Then it was back to town to walk around. When we got home, I made a Skype call with CEI. It went well and I got some ideas of things to do. After that, I went downstairs and helped Camille’s grandma with dinner.

Thursday:

On Thursday, I went with Camille and her dad to walk by another beach. The reason for this walk was to see flamingos…yes, flamingos! I have pictures to prove it. That night, we all went to Eric’s house for dinner. After eating and talking, it was time to leave. We said our “good-byes” and went to the other house. It’s kind of sad to think that was the only time I will see Camille’s cousins. They are nice!

Friday:

12 hour drive take 2…Typing this from the car. Just finished watching Easy A for the millionth time. It’s 6:16pm and we started driving at 10:30am. We stopped to eat and for a bathroom break and we are going to stop again to eat dinner. (we made sandwiches before we left the house.) Now it’s about 4-5 more hours of music and sleeping.

Extra:

Viva’s host family had planned a secret vacation for her for her last week here. She found out yesterday what the surprise was. They are going skiing! I’m so happy for her, it’s her first time seeing snow. That really is something special. French snow.

I am really excited for New Year’s!! It’s one of my favorite holidays, next to Hanukkah, Valentine’s Day, and my birthday. I’ve always wanted to be in New York at this time to watch the ball drop. Maybe one year that wish will come true! Camille and I are going to her friend’s house for New Year’s because it it her friend’s birthday on the 31st. Then I am going to the Seaside with my host family for the last week of vacation.

I’m kind of excited to go back to school because I have some new ideas to test out. On the other hand, I like vacation.

Anyway, c’est tout pour maintenant!

Toujours,

Tara