I apologize for the delay

The internet quit working recently.  However, much has happened since then.  I swam the 50m butterfly and the 50m freestyle in my first swim meet at the university here in France.  I easily won my heat and probably overall but the results haven't been posted yet online so I cannot be too sure as there was one other swimmer in the six heats who also left his competitors way behind.

Other than that, I bought a cell phone here in France.  It is 9 euros for the Samsung Galaxy Teos with the android OS.  The data plan is 1 hour of talking per month with unlimited text and internet.  It comes with bluetooth, GPS, FM and AM radio, WIFI, 3G+ calling and a 3 megapixel camera.  The data plan does cost 22 euros per month.  However there are no roaming charges anywhere in the EU with this phone, so I should always be able to find hotels, places to eat, or attractions on demand.  I can also check my mail, and train schedules now on the road as I travel.

People have been asking about the kitchen.

Kitchen is symetrical, 8 hotplates, 4 sink-tubes, 2 actual faucets. Cleaned everyday also.