Placement Test

This morning we went to the L'Institut Catholique to take our placement tests to place us in classes according to our level. The test encompassed reading, writing, listening, and oral portions. I can't remember when I last took an exam...but it was nerve-racking. As I sat in the classroom, I was hating myself. Why did I choose this for a vacation again?

Here are some pictures from the first couple of days:


Le Marché Bio (Organic Market) on rue de Raspail


We met these scouts outside Ste. Suplice selling baked goods to fund their camping trip next summer. They were adorable. So we bought some really yummy tarts. In case you were wondering how to say 'scouts' en français...it's "les scouts" (pronounced: scoot).


Here we are eating our very buttery tarts.


Jardin du Luxembourg - the palace now houses the French senate.


These past few days have been sweltering in Paris. Hot, humid, and sticky. This is one of the few lawns where you're allowed on the grass. Look at how dense it is.


A shady respite from the heat - Jardin du Luxembourg


The Metro at St. Michel