Monday, April 26, 2004
Saint Alida
I was reading some more of 'Life of Pi' by Yann Martel last night and I came across the following short section,
Why do people move? What makes them uproot and leave everything they've known for a great unknown beyond the horizon? Why climb this Mount Everest of formalities that makes you feel like a beggar? Why enter this jungle of foreignness where everything is new, stange and difficult?
The answer is the same the world over: people move in the hope of a better life.
I read it to Caroline and we started to ask ourselves the same questions. It has been very difficult over here, like climbing Mount Everest sometimes, the culture, the language, a whole different attitude to life. But yes, it has been worth it. I am sure we have found a better life for the whole family. The new circle of friends, French and English, have all made us very welcome and feel part of the community.
A visit to the coiffure tomorrow. It's always an interesting trip. My French language is limited to DIY products, not hair cutting techniques !
I looked at the themometer this morning and yesterday it reached 24°. Today felt warmer.
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