anyone reading this?
At least I will, just in case to spellcheck myself haha.
After one year, I'm back to updating the blog. This time I plan to do it with less words and more images. And more often (fingers crossed).
So, what happened meanwhile?
Whoa... So many things! I will try to post retroactively and briefly, with the things that marked this year and my life the most.
I switched to English becauseee 1. my french got rusted, 2. not everyone of my (hope to be) audience speaks french.
So lets start.
First news - I left Israel (with as little drama and tears as possible)
for France, Strasbourg where I am now.
Even though my visa was forcing me to leave the holy land, going (back) to France was a choice. Right now I'm doubting it seriously, but deep inside, hoping it is for the better.
I must say I am very sad I wont see for a while all those lovely, beautiful people I left in Israel, grouped roughly into:
people from the Technion
people from the Haifa Rowing Club and
people from Haifa downtown.
Wow...
These kind people made my stay in Israel unforgettable, made me feel loved and accepted.
I will never, ever forget that. Thank you guys!
On the other side, in France, I will be able to meet friends from my 'student' days, scattered all over the country, that I haven't seen in ages! Priceless! Looking forward! I will be able to eat ham, french cheese and foie gras (I know...), and get my french (with the German accent) back in shape.
Landing in Lyon, and meeting Alex, my colleague, lab neighbor, and great friend, was very emotional! Seeing him so enthusiastic, and with big plans for his life, made me happy and hoping I will get there sometime, soon.
Just 4 days in Strasbourg, and I am already diving (read drowning) deep in the french administration, looking for an apartment, but also for sport activities. That's so far very stressful, but I already have my favorite apartment visited, favorite rowing club, running path and promising quire.
The images below are the first sneak peak of the city.
I did a small video (raw) of the touristic boat passing under the bridge. I wonder if they would do that for a rowing boat too? Probably not, but we can always dream right?! :D
I did a short jogging along the canal. Aside frozen fingers, nose and nipples (no photos, sorry), the sight was lovely and I hope to do it again (better prepared this time).
Tomorrow I am visiting one rowing club. Lets hope the people will be nice. Nevertheless, Haifa rowing club will remain my favorite ;)
Have a lovely weekend.
Shabat shalom.
Bon weekend.
Hugs,
Anica
