it was kind of bizarre, actually. i mean, it didn't really seem much different than steak, but i was still a little weirded out eating it. then again, that's probably because that's all anyone could talk about all day. "omg, we're eating duck later." "you know, you're gonna be eating donald."
the oddness aside, it was quite delish. we also had this spectacular dessert..it was some kind of strawberry ice cream on top of a bready/sweet thing with juicy fresh strawberries and raspberries. i won't bore you with more ingredients, but trust that it was the most phenomenal meal i've had here.
we went to the pommery caves in reims. they showed us the cheesiest video ever at the beginning of the tour, but i did actually learn stuff, so i spose it was effective. the pommery caves are these chalk caves connected by 18 km of underground tunnels. 30 m underground, they create the perfect climate for wine fermentation (a little bit humid, a lot bit cold). i learned a whole bunch of random info that i anticipate will serve me well when there's a champagne category on jeopardy, but not really anywhere else. except maybe a snooty people party.
my homestay family must think i'm an alcoholic...last weekend, i traveled to another country for a beer and this weekend i spent all day drinking champagne. i wouldn't be surprised if mme jeanson comes into my room tomorrow asking if i need help.
i'm figuring out things here that i never expected. i've been holding off on my "what i've learned since i moved to france" until i got settled. paris is finally feeling homey, which means you can expect an emotional and grown up entry soon :-)
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Hahaha. I'm surprised you haven't tried eating duck while you were here. Great expression, though.
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