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Belgium: Brussels

Belgium: Brussels

I always get off the train after arriving in a new city with a bit of apprehension. On the train there is no navigating to do, no translations to run in your head, and a bathroom is always within reach. All you have to do is relax in your seat, take a nap. Once off the train, responsibility comes crashing in...

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France: Nîmes

France: Nîmes

I left the big city of Paris to see a friend in Nîmes, in southern France, where she is an English teacher at various local schools. It was so nice to experience a different part of France at a slower pace and with more familiarity.

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France: Paris

France: Paris

This is the first time I've traveled to a non-Spanish-speaking country and there is definitely a learning curve. There is a certain loss of power when you can't communicate effectively, and a feeling of immense gratitude when people can speak a common language. It has been five days since I entered the country (7 time zones ahead), so jet lag is thankfully waning, much credit to a cup of coffee in the morning and the occasional croissant. 

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