Day 9: Headed Home

Day 9:

Our last day was a bit early. Jill and I decided to go shopping one last time before the plane so went down Commerce Street and shopped until 11am. We got so much good stuff. Shoes and a purse especially as well as little bakery things and a dress. It was a very good time except when our cards weren't accepted because they didn't have the chip in them so we had to find an ATM. We finished up and rushed back to the hotel to finish packing.

We all packed into our cars that took us to the airport where we waited through and unbelievable slow security line. Finally, we made it through and got some lunch. It was alright tasting, but I really just wanted to get on the plane and go because I was getting antsy from waiting. Finally, I was on the plane and the take of was bad (hate take-offs). But the plane ride was fine. I had Dan on one side, Pat behind, and Katie to my left. I also watched, Silver Lining Playbook, Red, and Pitch Perfect on the ride. It was all pretty good, but I just wanted to be done with the plane. The landing was not so good either.

Finally, we were off the plane and had to go through customs again. Not too bad. The Americans do it much better then the French. However, getting our bags and then having to wait in that long baggage check line was not fun. It took about 1.5 hours in total to get off the plane and through everything to leave the airport. But on the other side waiting for me with a big sign were my two close friends and it was amazing. Love my friends so much.

This trip was amazing for me. I met some pretty awesome people and had an absolute blast. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I learned so much, practiced French, and got to go to IBM and a French university. It was a wonderful experience for me, one that I would not trade for anything. :) I shall plan to do it again