8 Reflections from my Trip to France

This post is dedicated to Amanda L. because her postcard for which these were compiled for got lost in the mail.

1.  My shampoo/conditioner smelled like marzipan.

Which was amazing.  Definitely not natural, but delicious smelling.  Only downside is that every time I showered I was reminded of how much I wanted marzipan and I really had no idea where to find marzipan while in France.

2.  The pool noodles in our pool had no holes.

Are all French pool noodles solid?  Were these the exception and not the rule?  I'm not sure but I missed blowing water at other people through them.

3.  Pool "noodles" are called "frites" AKA "fries" instead of "noodles" in France.

4.  Everything comes pre-made and packaged.
Chocolate crèpes?  Chocolate croissants?  Raisin rolls?  Pancakes?  Any and all of those come prepackaged.  The fresh versions are better, but the others are there for convenience!

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5.  Glass Packaging
My host family saved these beautiful glass mustard jars and used them as glasses.  If no one told me, I would have never known.  Everything from mustard to flan came in glass containers.

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6.  They have ice cream that tastes like Lorna Doones.

One of the ice cream chains I saw all across Bordeaux and the surrounding area was called ôSorbet d'Amour and they had this flavor called "Cookies" that I decided I should try.  It tasted like everyone's favorite shortbread cookie, a Lorna Doone.

7.  Roundabouts

So.  Many.  Roundabouts.  The French love using roundabouts to control traffic flow.  Some towns rely solely on roundabouts and don't have any stoplights.  They were fun to drive around and a lot are decorated interestingly in the middle, so definitely take note!

8.  Direction Signs
Don't know which way to go?  Look no further than these signs you can find in abundance at every roundabout.  They are also on some street corners and at intersections.  Thanks France, for making navigation easier.

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