Hello all! This is a monumental moment in history because you are witnessing something very out of the ordinary for me and that is using modern technology. I must admit I have scraped the surface of such technological tools as Car or "Cellular" phones and Electronic mails. But something as grandious as a blog is a fiet that shall now where on my sleeve. I have read what my counterpart has already written and will not double-up information. Nantes was extremely welcoming and I am very impressed with the southern hospitality here in northwest France. An interesting experience has gone untold for too long. Our host JC asked us if we wanted to go dancing with his group of friends. We agreed of course because Em and I always love to cut some rug. As we were on our way I began to wonder what JC's friends were like because he is retired and retirees seem to always befriend other retirees but do not call me an age-ist. I just was not aware of the specific kind of dance we were to partake in and if for any reason, we were to switch partners I wanted to make sure I would not cause any heart attacks. So we arrived and entered a building that was full of elderly or near elderly students and an instructor who was dressed in a cowboy hat, wranglers and boots to match. We then told that we going to learn country dance. YEE HAW! It was great and boy were they spry. We line danced for nearly 2 hours to various songs by Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson to instructions delivered in French. It was a special experience.

We are now well-aquanted with beautiful Lucon. Our Apartment is connected to a middle school so at 8:10 everyday I am brought back to my school dayz with the sound of the bell. At night an eerie silence envelopes the apartment because it is just the three of us who inhabit the entire school. Lucon is great and I am still finding my niche here but it will come to me in time. Love you all. A Bientot!