Celebrations in a Foreign Land

This is a week of celebrations annually, for the Student and the Wife. But this year, we do it rather differently. No lavish dinners, no musicals or surprises...just us on the plateau, the smell of half-melted snow, 2 simple but delicious cakes from the pâtisserie and a very satisfying cup of hot chocolate. 

12 Feb: Sweetness in Simplicity!

14 Feb: Chicken stew with Baguette to dip. 

Took a day out to Orsay-Ville on Valentine's Day, to check out the amenities in the nearest town to Supélec.

I was glad that I took the plunge to explore the town amidst the drizzle. First spotted a WITCH with  her wooden wand with globe on the bus (it was 10am). NINJA TURTLEs boarded the bus at the next stop. 

A live sized CATERPILLAR with 10 legs on the streets, and 3 walking MOBILE PHONES! 

All sightings before 11am! Pity I did not snap any photos of these sightings, as I was trying to look "local". I suppose this is how they celebrate Valentine's Day here. Happy Valentine's Day!

Below are some information I found out during my site survey this morning 

(for the benefit of anyone reading this blog who is also looking for what is around Supélec)

1) Grocery shopping is not confined to Supermarché, there are also outdoor marché in Orsay. Every Tuesdays and Fridays morning (7am to 1pm), at the market square opposite the tourism office. Bus stop is Mairie d'Orsay (townhall of Orsay). Tuesdays have lesser goods, Fridays have more produces.

2) Besides for Carrefour at Les Ulis, there is Franprix at Rue Du Docteur Lauriat, Orsay, which sells Vietnamese sauces, sambal (Euro3) and coconut milk (Euro1). Nearest bus stop is République.

3) There are fromagerie and boulangerie every 5m in Orsay, you'll never run short of wine, cheese and baguette. 

4) There are at least 3 Chinese restaurants in Orsay if you miss home.