I officially have a homecoming date: October 1st, 2012. I just signed up for a conference in New York on Sept 29th hosted by Humanity in Action (the same group I worked with all June in Amsterdam and Sarajevo). I'm really hoping this leads to something like a part-time job or even an internship. Now I just have to book the major trans-Atlantic flight from Poland to NYC or Newark -- which is closer to where I will be staying with the lovely Mike, who's currently getting his MFA from Rutgers. Thanks Mike!
After my parents left Paris for Warsaw I took the TVG train (high-speed rail that can reach up to 200 mph) to Avignon, to meet up with a friend I met hitchhiking the Carretera Austral in Chile. Since yesterday happened to be a federal holiday, Fabrice took me cycling around southern France to some of the near by villages. In 95 degree weather (35° C) we covered about 20 miles through grape vines, dirt roads, and medieval villages. According to our gps, we hit highs of about 110° F (45°C) and speeds of about 35mph. After cold showers and naps we went wine tasting like distinguished folk. I swirled reds and rosés around in my mouth and pretended I knew what I was doing. And I had a good time pretending.
Today we bought a bunch of smelly cheeses and enjoyed our red wines. After my hand picked soundtrack of Jay-Z and Kanye West moved Fabrice (Edith Piaf was yesterday, of course) we watched 8 Mile, which is shockingly 10 years old by now.
Tomorrow morning I will be on the highway trying to hitch a ride east towards the Italian border, as I start orientation in Sanremo Sunday.
-Paul
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