Since Rach and I are feeling, well, FAT, we went for a run this morning. This region is the warmest in the country, but the unexpected cooler weather makes it perfect for outdoor activities. We ran along the canal and enjoyed the rustling trees and quacking ducks.
Our duties for the day consisted mostly of painting (which would explain the headache); I was assigned to a few "rads"(radiators) to clean, scrape, and paint. Not bad actually, since I had a lot of time to think and pray and listen to music in the background. This house is almost never without music! Love it. One of David's good friends is coming to town on Thursday who loves the Beattles; David gave us homework assignment of learning some lyrics to a few songs so that we could all sing together while they're here. LOL. So fun.
Rach and I took a lovely walk through the village and found it to be somewhat similar to CA. The houses look more modern and just have that Pacific Coast look. It started drizzling at one point, and once I got over fussing about the wind in my eyes, enjoyed the warm rain on my face. We found a wonderful patch of soft grass on the canal bank to lie down in while talking and laughing. We've discovered we laugh a lot together, and mostly at silly things. It's a great thing, though...especially since we've learned to laugh at ourselves more on this trip :)
I just love the canal. It's so peaceful. People rent river boats and just float on down the water like there's not a care in the world. Plus, the trees are just so inviting with their outstretched branches...I wish they didn't cut the lower branches off so that we could climb them.
We had an interesting discussion about nuclear power at lunch today. David has his own website that he uses as a platform to speak out against certain environmental wrongs...right now, he's focusing on a nuclear waste sight in Britain that would be terribly detrimental to the generation 50 years from now. As a geophysicist, he's using his knowledge to make the public more aware of the stupidity of the idea. Very interesting!
Rach and I were called upon to make dinner tonight, but we were limited to using fish for the main dish. They had suggested fish pie, which neither of us had even heard of before. After looking up recipes online, it turned out to be much like a chicken pot pie...easy enough, right? Well, actually, it was. I think we stressed ourselves out for a bit in the kitchen, not knowing what the expectations were and how it was supposed to taste. I mean, who wants to try out a recipe (which we didn't even follow anyways - did more improvising than anything) on people you just met?! But it actually turned out quite well & there almost no leftovers by the time we were all done. I'll have to make for yáll back home :)
Sundara and David asked about our families tonight...so we had a chance to brag on you :) Of course we both mentioned homeschooling, which always brings up interesting perspectives and insights. It was good tonight, though! :) Mom and Dad, I SO appreciate what you sacrificed for us!!!!
Well, off to bed now. We get to join Sundara for a run to the market in the morning...bright & early at 8 :)
Pray for warmer weather! Also, we've decided it's not worth it to go to Nice :( It would be a 6hr journey and at least an extra $300. I'm disappointed, but we are going to find some equally fabulous things in the area to do. The closest beach is just about 45 mins away, so at least we'll get some coast-time! Also, they've invited us to a music festival in town this weekend, so we look forward to that!
Can't believe the trip is going by so fast - we are trying to soak up each moment for what it's worth!
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