Last weekend Michael, a friend from highschool, came and visited me in Aix. Michael is spending the semester studying engineering in Metz, a french city in Lorraine near the border of Luxembourg.
He arrived friday afternoon and we toured the city, before coming back to Cuques for dinner and rest. Saturday we were joined by another engineering student who was visiting a friend of mine before heading on to spain. We went into town and explored the market, where we breakfasted on free samples, then sat outside of a café. We talked and watched the vendors break down the flower market. At around 2 we caught the bus out to Monte Sainte Victoire. It took us awhile to find a real trail, and there were several faux amies, but once we got going we made good time. The day had started out sunny but was looking more and more like rain, and the wind was picking up. I wasnt too worried though. both michael and brad happen to be eagle scouts, and are therefore capable of building a several story shelter with running water using nothing but our baguette for a hammer.
The climb was cold, we couldnt even see the peak through the clouds. We stopped behind a large rock and ate a picnic (baguette and cheese, what else) while looking out over the country side. We could just make out aix in the distance.
We stretch just before the peak was tricky- the wind was unbelievable, and there was still slush and snow on the rocks. But it was worth it stand up in the clouds looking over the misted country side. We didnt stay up there long- it was freezing and the wind was fierce. We took the easy path down.
That night we ate a big pasta dinner with a bunch of americans at my friends apartment. That evening michael filled me in on all the cincy news and we revisited highschool memories.
The next morning michael and i wandered around the city a bit more, then i saw him off at the bus station.
All in all a great visit!
Also, the culinary adventures continue:
Yesterday my friend carmen and i used a friends oven to roast vegetables with olive oil and herbs de provence, and it was fantastic.
Tonight my friend laurie and christen and I had dinner together. Laurie, a local, shared a french recette with us:
Tartaflette- potatoes sliced thin with creme fraiche ( just pour it over the potatoes in a casserole dish) , thick slices of Robechon cheese, and bits if ham. Bake on high temp for about 20 mins, until potatoes are soft. It was delicious and took about 5 minutes to prepare.
This weekend I am off to Bologne!
He arrived friday afternoon and we toured the city, before coming back to Cuques for dinner and rest. Saturday we were joined by another engineering student who was visiting a friend of mine before heading on to spain. We went into town and explored the market, where we breakfasted on free samples, then sat outside of a café. We talked and watched the vendors break down the flower market. At around 2 we caught the bus out to Monte Sainte Victoire. It took us awhile to find a real trail, and there were several faux amies, but once we got going we made good time. The day had started out sunny but was looking more and more like rain, and the wind was picking up. I wasnt too worried though. both michael and brad happen to be eagle scouts, and are therefore capable of building a several story shelter with running water using nothing but our baguette for a hammer.
The climb was cold, we couldnt even see the peak through the clouds. We stopped behind a large rock and ate a picnic (baguette and cheese, what else) while looking out over the country side. We could just make out aix in the distance.
We stretch just before the peak was tricky- the wind was unbelievable, and there was still slush and snow on the rocks. But it was worth it stand up in the clouds looking over the misted country side. We didnt stay up there long- it was freezing and the wind was fierce. We took the easy path down.
That night we ate a big pasta dinner with a bunch of americans at my friends apartment. That evening michael filled me in on all the cincy news and we revisited highschool memories.
The next morning michael and i wandered around the city a bit more, then i saw him off at the bus station.
All in all a great visit!
Also, the culinary adventures continue:
Yesterday my friend carmen and i used a friends oven to roast vegetables with olive oil and herbs de provence, and it was fantastic.
Tonight my friend laurie and christen and I had dinner together. Laurie, a local, shared a french recette with us:
Tartaflette- potatoes sliced thin with creme fraiche ( just pour it over the potatoes in a casserole dish) , thick slices of Robechon cheese, and bits if ham. Bake on high temp for about 20 mins, until potatoes are soft. It was delicious and took about 5 minutes to prepare.
This weekend I am off to Bologne!
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