jour no. 24 - and on top of everything else,...

...today, my French finally decided to kick in. This afternoon, I had conversations in shops about ink-jet cartridges, tax refund, customs, and gift wrap, and I understood everything! And tonight, I was even kind of bold speaking up to bartenders and waiters.

Finally.

And now I'm leaving - such bad timing.

{Note that I'm basically constructing arguments for why I should return to Paris, toot sweet.}

{And note the lovely giftwrap on the present for my hosts, courtesy Le Bon Marché.}