CHapter 6: In Which Some Stuff Happens

So, school is moving forward, and as time moves on, I've started to lose track of how long I've been here (two and a half weeks, but it feels much longer). I've been put into three different sixth grade French classes, because it's at an easier level and hopefully it will help me become fluent more quickly. If I want, I could drop these classes, but I think they're helping me right now. I'm still spending the bulk of my class time in what corresponds to the Junior year in the US anyway.

I have experienced a bit of a fright, however. One of the sixieme teachers is absolutely terrifying. We'll just leave it at that in case, by some horrific freak occurrence, she finds my blog. Part of me says I can drop the class if it's so terrible, but the kids! They are absolutely the sweetest kids I've ever met. I first met them when I asked which class they were, to make sure I was in the right place, and within seconds they were all crowded around me asking me where I was from, how old I was, how long I'd been here, how long I was staying, who was I staying with, did I have any pets back home, what were their names? They are all so sweet and friendly. It seems the grouchier their teacher is, the more friendly they become, and everyone who knows me should know how much I love children. They're so creative and intelligent and open! I feel I can't abandon them just like that.

Also, my host family basically owns a forest! I didn't know until today, when I decided to go for a little walk, and it turned into a full-out romp through the woods! The land is basically endless! Well, no, not endless, because I did reach the end, but nevertheless it's expansive, and I'm really looking forward to more exploring, provided I can avoid the snakes, because I guess the snakes here are pretty nasty.

Anyway, I'm leaving tomorrow morning for a boating week with the school. I still haven't decided whether I want to learn windsurfing, katmaran, or regular sailing. Tough decisions. I'll be sure to update on how it all goes as soon as I get back!