I'm writing you from Aristo Cafe in Boston. I have an all-day layover here before I fly out to Paris, so I decided to see the city a bit and grab some breakfast.

I had to say goodbye to my family last night. That was probably (prolly) the best definition of "bittersweet" I could come up with. I enjoyed spending time with them this summer so I think it will just take a moment for me to miss them a little less ;)

I wanted to write you all from Boston because I am not sure how much internet access I will have when I first arrive in France. I do not have to be at my study abroad orientation until August 18th so I will spend my last couple of weeks of summer with some friends of the family, Jean-Claude and Claudie. They are basically like grandparents, and I have stayed with them before so it doesn't seems too foreign yet. I arrive tomorrow morning and that afternoon one of my good friends Leah will come and visit for a few days. She's in London, but is making that train trip so we can hang out. So excited!

Some other things on the list before orientation: World War I exposition with Jean-Claude (be jealous), visiting the city of Amiens, and spending some time in Fort-Mahon (where Jean-Claude and Claudie have their beach house).

Well, I'm going to finish my iced caramel latte... It's humid here in Boston but hopefully I can enjoy my last day in the States :)