Spring has arrived!

The weather has finally made a change for the better and I once again was reminded why I chose to study in the south of France. For about ten days now we have had nothing but shocking blue skies and 65-70 degree weather. The entire city seems to have quadrupled in population now that everyone is out and about and eating outside at all of the cafes, sitting on the fountains eating lunch, etc. The parks are also a fun place to go now that it is warm enough to enjoy a picnic or just to go for a nice walk.

Yesterday I had quite an adventure. I went with a friend of mine down to Nice for Carnival. It is one of the three international Carnivals (the others are in Rio and Venice). It was the most beautiful day and I even got a little suntan--in February! The festivities didn't start until the afternoon, so before that it's fun to walk around Nice and get a great lunch, look at all the fancy little dogs, get some gelato and go lay on the beach! The actual Carnival is somewhat similar to Mardi Gras, but European and a lot stranger. However, my friend and I didn't want to chance it so we went home before it got too wild. I did have a tranny throw glitter down my shirt though. And the big thing during the parade is silly string...it's not even worth peeling it off your hair or body when you get sprayed because literally the second someone sees you clean yourself off they'll come up behind you and spray you again. Anyways, that was a really fun day AND I saw six French Bulldogs (they're my favorite).  Here are some pictures of the floats! I think you have to be European to understand them though...