We decided to try going to the 'French' line for lunch today. We go to a cafeteria that French high school students use, and usually they're either not there or we're not allowed in their line because they have to get through so quickly. This time, however, we got invited to the other line (it was empty), and we sat next to a bunch of French students. None of us knew French, but Andy is taking French I in Lorraine. He decided to pull out his French packet and practice saying stuff to them. They all thought it was hilarious, and practiced a little English on us too. He further embarrassed himself by asking if the food was onions rings or cheese sticks (after having eaten 2 or 3). The French students laughed and informed him that it was octopus. Despite the minor embarrassment, we thing we're going to try to sit with them more often. They were pretty nice, and the two guys sitting with me thought the French girls were pretty cute. I'm looking forward to running into them again and practicing my French!
Hmmmm..I'm a little suspect of the octopus. French Cuisine includes very few 'fried' foods. I'm wondering if they weren't tirant la jambe. Perhaps the salad bar is a more recognizable bet!
ReplyDeleteHaha no salad bar. You get to pick one entree' (appetizer), which I usually pick a hardboiled egg with a tomato, a main dish (meat and veggies), a yogurt, and a dessert. You can substitute a fruit for the dessert, though, which I plan on doing every day. I'll save up on my calories for the weekend traveling :)
ReplyDeleteI've already had lamb and rabbit here. Chicken doesn't seem to be very common!
are you "going french" or have you showered?
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I've showered more than I shower in Atlanta, actually. :) And I wash my clothes in the shower!
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