Practice

We had a no-wind practice so while we waited for the wind to fill in I was lucky enough to take a few photos.

There were three seagulls on the dock, and I was able to get pretty close but as soon as I took this photo the birds flew away from me. As annoying as seagulls are, I think they are really fascinating. This one in particular had really unique eyes so I was glad to have gotten such a close shot.

Even though we had no wind, A few boats sailing out doing some intense roll-tacks.

I has never seen Bristol Harbor so calm.

39 Knots

Fortunately for me, I was sick the day the wind was blowing gusts up to 39 knots! Only two boats managed to get out, and only one of the two was actually able to sail. Andrew and Derek were determined to sail in the crazy conditions because they wanted to use their GoPros. I took advantage of the oppurtunity to get some fun action shots of the guys. 

Nature Walk

Went on a walk around campus today. Trying to take pictures at school is very frustrating because its hard to find a perspective that someone hasn't already done. So I found it really challenging to take photos that had an interesting aura about them.

This photo is super disgusting but I thought the Algae was cool and I liked the color. I also think that a lot of kids would be too grossed out to get there cameras this close to the slime so my perspective of the rocks at the bay.

Paul accompanied me to the Bay and we climbed up the roof of the boat house, It was pretty high up but a fun time and a new way to look around.

I am pretty afraid of heights so I was surprised I didn't fall or slip or anything walking around on the roof. 

I was really interested to see all the initials that were carved into the cement on the roof, I was wondering how long they have been there, and who put them there. I am sure they were hoping that people would see them and that was their way to leave their mark here.

This is probably the most photographed place on campus, and I know that this photo isn't anything special but I still love coming here to the "waterfall" because its a really calm place. I also love the water so why wouldn't I love it here?

"The best Sorbet in Paris"

"Wanna go to the best sorbet place in Paris?"

You can guess my answer...

As we left Shakespeare and Company book store and Library, my brother told me that 'the best sorbet place in Paris' was just a couple of blocks away. He told me that the restaurant was featured on Anthony Bourdains tv show. That made me more excited to try this famous sorbet.

Upon arrival I was impressed with the flavor selection. I was also excited to see that there was a line outside the door- a sign of a good place.

The shoppe was very small inside and had all the flavors in two freezer coolers. After bickering about what flavors to share, my brother and I managed to agree on Framboise and Chocolat. (Raspberry and Chocolate)

You can tell by our smiles that we enjoyed our frozen treat. The two complimented eachother very well, and made for a great pick-me-up. 

Chocolat!

My favorite food group is chocolate. I never get sick of it, I like all different kinds, and ill try just about anything if you put some chocolate on it. So naturally, I am constantly annoying my brother as i walk in and out of just about every shop that has chocolates on display. Although we tried a myriad of different chocolates im only going to write about my two favorites (so far).

We went into a shoppe called "Roussels'" and they sold macarons, chocolates, and various other goodies and treats. After Ladurée though, you won't be able to get me to try any other type of Macaron. But these chocolates looked amazing, I was only going to buy four (I typically but four chocolates and try them, and save the receipt so if I liked them I can go back) but my brother suggested we buy a box, since they looked so delicious. I of course, chose four Raspberry- two milk and two dark, but my brother chose a green tea peach, earl grey ganache, and raspberry as well.

When we decided to try them as we were walking to get Gelato - ill make a post about that shortly - and we were not dissapointed. My favlorite was the dark chocolate Raspberry but they were all delicious. 

I saw through the corner of my eye a very small chocolate counter in another sweet shoppe when Willie and I were walking around the street market just around the corner from his apartment. I bought two raspberry and two passion fruit chocolates. The passion fruit chocolates were great, but they didn't really have much passion fruit flavor to them, nevertheless I still enjoyed them because either way- its chocolate. The raspberry chocolates were phenominal and perfectly balanced together. I love finding great chocolates here, because they are always worth the price.

Notre Dame

If you ever make it to this Beautiful city, dont just look at Notre Dame from the outside, but wait in line and go inside and  walk up. It is totally worth the wait. We waited in line for about 45 minutes, but if youre a student, admission is free- so again, worth the wait. 

Notre Dame was scheduled to be demolished in the early nineteenth century, so Victor Hugo wrote the famous 'Hunch Back of Notre Dame' to try and save the Cathedral. His attempts proved sucessful and the cathedral was saved from demolition.

My brother and I lit a candle in memory of  lost family and friends. It amazes me to see the amount of Candles lit in the cathedral and think of all the intentions behind them. I wish I could learn all the stories that pass through the church on a daily basis.

Beginning the Ascent to the top of the right tower.

Notice in the backdrop of the following image, the Sacre Cœur.