FRANCE
France was... well... stinky. Everywhere we went it smelled. That seems to be the memory that sticks out most in my mind. Urine, cigarette smoke, body odor the smell is something that I am trying to forget. The country of France itself is beautiful and enchanting . Paris is large and exciting. I discovered quickly that there was too much to see, and never enough time to see it all.
The French people were not the kindest people I have ever met. Their language is difficult to understand and impossible to speak, and it was extremely difficult to communicate and find your way around. The country is full of museums. Art, modern art, sculptures, statues, etc. etc. etc. You can either immerse yourself in it, or get completely lost in it. I found myself doing a little of both. It all could be a little overwhelming at times.
My favorite part of France was when we left the city. The countryside was beautiful. Versailles and some of the other palaces we visited were stunning. Although, the history behind it all was extremely sad. The French people have had some pretty horrible leaders in the past, and hard times because of it all. It was always very interesting to go these palaces and learn of the people that had once walked the same halls that we were walking. France may not be my first choice in a country to visit again, but I enjoyed my time there and it holds much more for me to see. Au Revoir!