What What, Another Farm!

You see, I told you that if I just waited to send out my cancellation letter I would hear back from farms and voila! (see I am already incorporating my French) This farm seems a lot better and actually had been one of my top picks. They are all about work and having people jump right in and help with not just their farm but community activities. I was hoping to work here later on in my journey as I felt known French would be most helpful, however I have nothing in my view.

They gave me (and a bunch of other WWOOFers) a couple of dates that they are open and said first come first serve. As you know, my sister is planning to spend the end of August with me for my birthday, which throws off my compatibility with the farm. I decided to let them know how interested I was and that I would be available mid September on (I did not mention for the next 7 months on). I sent this out to them just 11 minutes after they sent their reply.

I waited so long, because I was trying to get a hold of my sister to get exact dates of when she will be visiting. I know, I am crazy for thinking that she has any clue, but I tried.

I have begun looking into other things to do in France, since it appears I will be free for a while. I have a hotel booked in Paris for three days and I found some amazing things! In no specific order:
1) a pastry and chocolate tour
2) a cooking class that includes a tour of the city and markets to purchase the food we will cook with
3) (and as you know) French immersion classes

I figure the first two are a great way to be broken into Paris. They also have cheese and wine tasting tours, but I feel as though it would be a waste of money for me as I am not a huge fan of either....yet.

The immersion classes can be taken in Paris or other cities (Aix en Provence, Nice, etc). I would probably take it outside of Paris and stay with a host family. I get the feeling that people outside of the city who would be hosting might be a bit more kind to newbees.

Along with my research, I have found similar things to do in other countries ie: Tapas tour in Spain. I know that most of my blogs are about issues with getting my visa or future food/eating...but honestly - the anticipation of the food is making the stress of the visa slowly disappear from my mind...which reminds me - I should really send out my cancellation letter!