Mon24

Awoke, cereal. Walk to train station with Emilie. Fantastic astounding train system but still 1hr to Mons. Arrive and meet friends. Most of the day I am silent listening to their French. Both quite rich, one extremely. The house where I had lunch was a mansion with more than a five star hotem. Bar, lounge, stairs with marble+brass+wood+red carpet, B&O stereos. Amazing. 3 course lunch especially for me - delicious. I tasted Belgian Beer - stronger flavour of malt, less bitter, warmer and less bubbles. Walked through Mons. Saw 'City of Angels' in French! Came home, met Pierre the childrens father- watched 'The Simpsons' and 'UnderSeige' after vegemite on toast. Jean-Claude is here but I am very tired. The night creeps up so quickly, each day is like a rollercoaster. I started today ecstatic- wished I was in AU - then suddenly happy. These cycled many times today. Gaëtan arranged dinner with his family for Wed Nite.