Petit Marché

The main shopping district in Saint-Denis is a pedestrian-only zone. Yes! You would appreciate this even more if you knew how horrific drivers were here. Just south of the stores is the open air market. From 6am to 6pm each day, you can find any fruit, vegetable, flower, or meat or fish product your heart desires. These are always amazing no matter where you go, but one thing that I have noticed here is the incredible diversity of fruits that I have never seen. Walking though you can smell the sweetness of the thousands (literally) of pineapples, papayas, "beef hearts" (a fruit), goyaviers, fruit de la passion, coconuts, etc. Tropic and exotic is normal here! I have to tell you, buying an entire pineapple for 1€ is enough to perk me up from any bad mood. Hope you enjoy the photos.

Chez moi

The gorgeous house I live in!

Side view of house, and a papaya tree!

View of the Indian Ocean from our balcony... bliss...


Arbre des touristes, fills with water during the rains, then holds it in its trunk... just in case tourists need a drink!

Lovely coconut palms...

Plus d'images de la Réunion

La Réunion is a land of many different cultures and religions. Here are some Hindu and Tamil temples as well as the mosque down town (white minaret) and the mosque near the university (copper dome). Also, me at a fancy hotel pool (just visiting...).

La Réunion enfin!

Finally! You get to see some images of this beautiful place. I have tried to be select in what I show you (i have like 100 photos I could put up), so please enjoy some ocean views and administrative buildings!

On My Way to Réunion

Here you will see my meal on Air France, Mon Trajet, Ambre the nicest girl in the world, me, and mango/banana juice!

Photos of Visit with Morgane

Here are a few photos from my trip to Paris. 1) the kitchen chez Bellanger, 2)Morgane's dad making me a personalized crepe, 3)Me, Morgane and Tom, 4) Bellanger Family, 5) 10 points if you can guess where this is.

Technology problems, good news, and bad news

I am using a computer that cannot upload photos, so it will be a couple of days before I can post them.

Also, I am worried that the toilet does not actually flush in the opposite direction. Could someone please perform the scientific experiment of flushing a toilet (I know this is asking a lot) and please let me know whether the water spins clockwise or counter-clockwise? Thank you. Obviously this is quite important for me.

I have nice prospects on appartments. Also, in a week I have 2 weeks of vacation (haha) and I am off from 20 décembre until 30 janvier. Seriously 5 WEEKS OF VACATION in a row!!!

Please do not hate me.

Paris (Pah-reee)

Hello all!

I have spent many fantastic days in France with Morgane and her family, eating well, walking all over Paris, (my favorite activity here) and speaking very bad French with Morgane. It is getting better... practice makes perfect I guess.

The best was last night when we went to a play with Jean Réno super famous French actor) near the Opéra. It was in this old theater that was red and white and gold and very 18th century. Beautiful. The play was incredible; it was about a couple who are divorcing, both funny and tender at the same time.

As I left Orly last night I could see the illuminated Eiffel from my window. Quelle vie.

Bisous,
Katie