We are finally here in Montelimar, nougat capital of the world! Ha. Seriously, though, after about a week here, settling in, I'm really beginning to like it here. The city is quite a bit bigger than Yssingeaux, with tons of restaurants, three movie theaters(!), a few different kinds of museums and several nice parks. The apartment we finally found is a studio, "semi-furnished," meaning it came with a futon bed, a coffee table, a very old chest of drawers and a hot plate. The landlady is super nice, though, and understanding our situation she came back with some pots, dishes, a sheet for the bed and a minifridge. The building itself is super cool! It's in the old part of the city, which used to be walled, and she says it was built in the early 1800s. We have those old-fashioned keys that you only see in old-timey movies ... or France.
Josh had his first day at his internship yesterday. I think it's going well, though a film crew came in today from Valhrona, so he spent yesterday cleaning the pastry shop kitchen and today sort of hanging out while the chef was on camera. The shop itself is very nice. It couldn't be any better situated--it's smack in the center of town, in the main market square. And the pastries there are delicious. I've only tried a few so far, but I'm definitely impressed!
Stay tuned for more. This week I plan to take pictures of our apartment and of the town.
Cannot wait for pics!
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