Let it not be underestimated how challenging it is to shop for groceries in a foreign language. How can I tell what the equivalent of cream is among the dairy? Moreover, why can't I find salt at Monoprix? Aren't the French known for their salt?
It's only been one day (and a half) but I have a feeling I will eat very well here. I spent >100 Euros on groceries thus far (worried about emergencies) and my favorites so far is this garlic and herb cheese, fig jam from Bonne Maman... oh I guess that's it, haha. Also some sables breton I bought from Monoprix.
There are many kinds of tomatoes here. Many kinds of cheese (expected) and lots of tea and spice options (which I was worried about). People say bon journee even into the afternoon (7pm, when sunset is 9pm) and are much politer than I expected (in grocery stores, my main domain of exploration thus far). And like the dumb American I am France is much more diverse than I expected. Fontainebleau is more diverse than Dallas--way more.
Anyway, I actually don't have that much to say except that I'm tired. Haha
