Separated On St. Valentine's Day

I went to bed really late last night and I woke up at about 10:30 today. Most my morning was already gone and the afternoon was fast approaching. I wanted to get out and do something so that my day was not a complete waste. I wanted to go across the river again and see something more interesting that a lonely sports park.

This time I got off of the Stalingrad stop on Tram A, which is the first stop right across the river, so you can see an excellent view of Bordeaux's old architecture. I strolled down the river front and enjoyed the beautiful weather. The sky was clear and basking in the warm sun felt great. I only wore four layers today and I felt a certain lightness on myself. I felt happy and I thought to myself, "I'm in France." It takes moments of discovering Bordeaux to really appreciate that I am in a foreign country and that I really need to relish every minute I am here. Experiencing life in a different way and living life in such a beautiful place makes me grateful of what I have done and what I have accomplished. I am really lucky and I can only thank my excellently supportive family back home for all their help.

Today is Valentine's Day and I spotted this rather pessimistic graffiti as I was walking down the boardwalk. I was going to post on blipfoto, but I was swayed to pick something a bit more sappy. Here are two random people sitting lonesomely by themselves under neighboring trees. Be creative and see the photo with a Valentine's Day twist.

I had wanted to go see the botanical gardens that were a couple blocks down the river, but I wanted to go see Revolutionary Road at 5:30. Let's just say, a small stopover to the grocery store derailed my plans to see the movie. Luckily though, I had a very entertaining night with my roommate and friends.