Tentative travel and packing dates have been set and our house is starting to resemble the aftermath of a tornado. Our airline tickets to the US have been purchased, including having our dog Chloe (aka. The Prissy Princess) in the cabin with us. The movers come by on 4 July to determine container size and packing time with the sea shipment scheduled for two days the following week and the air shipment one day the week after that. Much of my time is spent selling items we do not want or can not use in the US, filling out paperwork and sorting out belongings.
Hit and miss
Language
Will miss: On recent trips to North America I started to feel homesick (for Europe) when all I heard was English. Hearing non-English reminds me that I am living and/or visiting a foreign country, and that gives me comfort. As much as it can be a hassle, it is satisfying when you can communicate in another language. Secondly, when you are surrounded by a language you may not fully understand it is easy for chatter to become background noise and your audible world becomes more peaceful.
Will not miss: Sometimes it is nice to be able to communicate with ease and not have to think, concentrate, translate, etc.
A bit of trivia. As I write this it is July 4th. I have not celebrated Independence Day in the United States since I became an American citizen.
Allez les Bleus!
Lastly, on a lighter note (or should I say on a heavier note) I provide photographic evidence of the rampant dog poop epidemic on the sidewalks in France. I have included my foot in the photo for referencing size.
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