Okay so I'm getting a bit ahead of myself with the title, so let me back it up and start at the beginning of the day.
I woke up early and finished repacking my stuff. I ate a super quick breakfast and then Hugo and I hurried out the door to head to the train station. (we were a bit behind schedule) Eventually we got to the station and went inside. We had a little issue with getting the tickets because Hugo thought I could use a kiosk with my card, but my American debit card never works with French kiosks. Hugo tried anyway, but it didn't work. So we got in line at costumer service. I showed Hugo the code I was trying to tell him about, so he got out of line to try it, but it didn't work. So we got to the desk, got my ticket, found the gate, and scurried to my train. I got on with no trouble, said a quick goodbye to Hugo and found my seat.
The train ride was uneventful. On the first train all I did was sleep. Guess I was tired from yesterday's walking adventure. Then I got off the train and had an hour till my next train left. So I stopped at a little sandwich place and grabbed some lunch. I ate and worked on my blog in the station. (though I couldn't get the internet to work so I just typed it in word to copy and paste when I got to wifi. After lunch I went to the platform to wait for my train. I was running through my song for HAIR when I had a sudden realization. Since I hadn't listened to music on the first train, I hadn't heard English since I had left Hugo hours ago. When I was singing I had a moment of ...oh yeah, this is what English sounds like. Since all I had heard and spoken in was French for over 4 hours. It was a strange feeling.
Got on the second train, worked on the blog some more and watched part of Step Up. Then I listened to some music. After a while we had to switch to the front car because only it was continuing on to Annecy. So I got in the front car and read for most of the train ride. Spent some time looking out at the scenery. Absolutely beautiful, with mountains and fields of yellow wildflowers. It was very nice.
I arrived at about 3:14pm (15h14) and Camille's parents were to be picking me up. The thing I realized on the train was...I didn't know them, at all. I didn't know their names, or what they looked like, and they had never met me. I could only hope that Camille had shown them a picture of me from when she came to Montana. But no worries, they found me. When Camille's father came up and asked if I was Amber I wa so relieved to say oui.
Camille's parents had Camille's niece and nephew with them, so Camille's father took my stuff and her mother, the kids, and I stopped to run an errand and get the kids some chocolate bread on the way to the car. We also stopped in the park in Annecy to let the kids ride the Merry-go-round. Then we walked a bit in the park and headed to the car. Cusy is about a half hour drive from Annecy, so of course, once we got rolling I fell asleep. (I know, me and my silly issue with staying awake in cars)
We got to Cusy and I was shown to my room (the guest bedroom) it is very nice. I've got a nice big bed and some privacy, which is always a fun change. lol. I moved my stuff in and got settled in a bit. Camille's dad helped me connect my laptop to the wifi so I hoped on the computer for a bit, then went downstairs to be social and such.
I met Camille's two older brothers, her other niece, and her friend. It is a very busy and loving home here in Cusy. I chatted with Camille and her friend, it was very chill. Then the big kids all had a glass of Champagne (Yes I am considered a big kid) and this was just the beginning of what was to be an epic meal. (like I have said before, I don't understand how the French stay skinny) After Champagne we set the table and sat down to eat. There was sausage, chicken kabobs, bread (of course), veggie rice, and tomato and onion salad all with a Rose. Then after we had eaten our fill of all of that food a plate of cheese was brought out to be eaten with some Red wine. After that (oh yes, it continues) there was dessert, I chose to have this little creamy custard thing which came in a pudding pack like cup. Then we had coffee (and I had tea). After that the meal was finally done, only like 3 hours later. The French sure know how to dine. The food was so good. It was nice to have a home cooked meal for a change. It was an absolutely wonderful evening. We chatted and laughed and made inside jokes. So nice and relaxed.
After dinner people left, Camille went to bed and I took a shower. Then I went on the computer for a bit (I just couldn't resist wifi that actually works well!) and headed to bed.
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