Home is ......

Spent the 4th of July weekend in a place that doesn't celebrate 4th of July.  I'll get over not having a long weekend but it really made me miss everything that comes along with the warm and festive holiday.... bbq's (which I am seriously just missing in general, what I wouldn't give for a nice grilled burger with all the fixings, some kielbasa, zucchini and corn on the cob.... maybe a nice lobsta too... ok completely just side tracked, back to action), fireworks, music, beer, chips, horseshoes, sunshine and being with friends and family. I will have a new kind of "freedom" celebration here next week. it is France's "4th of July" known as Bastille Day or officially "La Fête Nationale". On the 14th of July there will apparently be madness all over this place. Another history lesson by Heather: Bastille day commemorates the storming of Bastille - which took place on... yup you got it July 14th (1789, for those who were wondering). This glorious day marked the beginning of the French Revolution, more on that once I learn more myself. The Bastille ( I know you are curious) was a prison that pretty much marked and symbolized Louis the 16th's ancient reign. When Bastille was taken over (the prison only held about 7 prisoners at the time of the attack, but still, those people meant business) it was a the people showing that the king's power was no longer the word on the street and that the power should be based on the Nation - this was the birth of the republic and what a nice republic it is. The coolest thing about this is that on 13th apparently it is PARTAAAAAY central, the fire stations hosts balls where you go and drink and there are fireworks and galas and things I will have to just witness first hand from what I am told. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed every ounce of my weekend and I am sure I will enjoy every ounce of Bastille day and it's festivities but this weekend did one thing very well and it truly made me realize that (get ready for a little cheesiness) home really is where the heart is <3

The schedule of festivities!!