So we had transfers this week and I got a new companion - Soeur Gagon ! We went to go pick her up in Lyon (about two hours away from Annecy), and then got stuck in wild traffic on the way back. We got to Annecy at about 20h20, and the local buses stop at 20h, so we started calling members. Most unfortunately, no one was available that last minute, so we walked home 45 minutes with broken luggage. I have a new appreciation for the Egyptians who dragged stones up ramps to build the pyramids. That must have been an experience.
Nerd alert.
My companion and I did a cathedral and castle run today, and we managed to hit 2 cathedrals and a castle. The castle has been turned into a museum, which is full of archaeological stuff. Did you know that Annecy was an ancient Roman city ? Now you do. And all those weird Roman names for places ? It's because there were actually Roman baths and temples and forums there. They had a map that showed where the ancient city lines up with the modern city, and it's so cool ! Consider me educated ! I love history so much, which made today an absolute joy, because I was literally learning about the Roman history (starting circa 25 AD, from what I could understand) in a 13th and 14th century castle. I'm writing this from a window seat in a castle ballroom, which is every bit as picturesque and magical as it sounds. And the best part ? The view from the castle showed us several more cool looking buildings, so p day next week also promises to be full of adventure 😁🇫🇷
Overall, this week has been really good ! We've taught a couple of lessons, seen a few members, had a couple of service opportunities (my favorite was helping the primary kids make Christmas cookies, because they needed extra adults there to help them), and eaten a stack of crêpes with some very kind members. I really can't complain !
Thanks for all your messages, and I'm sorry I don't always respond !
Love you tons !
Soeur Cate
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