It was an incredible blessing to be picked up from the airport and have somewhere to stay for a few days. It snowed for the first time this season a few days ago so everything is picturesque.
Yesterday was quite tricky. I think I had underestimated the extent of French culture here – and though some were accommodating in speaking English, others did so begrudgingly. I spent the day largely by myself and managed to catch a bus and the metro to a mall. Note: buses require the correct change. The mall was crazy busy for the sales, and I visited McGill to have a look around.
Psalm 33:6-7 was quite encouraging last night, "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; he puts the deep into storehouses." It was a reminder that he is all powerful and looking after me.
This morning we went out for brunch, which was lovely, and drove downtown for a few errands. I tried on a few ski jackets and pants but have not decided between a bright red thick jacket and a paler red jacket which is not so thick but more flattering. I also managed to get an adapter today, which was a relief. I get excited whenever I see an English word. This morning I saw an agency sign for CBRE which was cool, and also saw an Ernst and Young building – which was not quite as impressive as their Auckland office with its green wall, but it was nice to see something familiar.
Yesterday was quite tricky. I think I had underestimated the extent of French culture here – and though some were accommodating in speaking English, others did so begrudgingly. I spent the day largely by myself and managed to catch a bus and the metro to a mall. Note: buses require the correct change. The mall was crazy busy for the sales, and I visited McGill to have a look around.
Psalm 33:6-7 was quite encouraging last night, "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth. He gathers the waters of the sea into jars; he puts the deep into storehouses." It was a reminder that he is all powerful and looking after me.
This morning we went out for brunch, which was lovely, and drove downtown for a few errands. I tried on a few ski jackets and pants but have not decided between a bright red thick jacket and a paler red jacket which is not so thick but more flattering. I also managed to get an adapter today, which was a relief. I get excited whenever I see an English word. This morning I saw an agency sign for CBRE which was cool, and also saw an Ernst and Young building – which was not quite as impressive as their Auckland office with its green wall, but it was nice to see something familiar.
This is the street Elisabeth lives on.
This shows two thirds of the way down to the Metro.
Underground mall - five levels, I think.
McGill entrance.
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