I just watched an adorable seven year-old and her father on Facebook singing a song, “The Shallow,” from the Bradley Cooper/Lady Gaga version of A Star is Born. It was really touching and as I thought about my situation, I too feel like I’m far from the shallow now.
In two weeks, I’ll be starting a new adventure in a different place… France! I have to vacate my apartment as of July 17 and August is THE most expensive month for rents on the Costa Brava — I’m told four times the amount of other months. I’ve decided to visit my friend in Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses, about an hour and a half southeast of Paris. It’s quiet and pastoral and so far virus-free. As someone said to me — I’ll be able to practice my French, eat croissants, and enjoy good wine and good coffee AND have someone to talk to! Sounds great to me.
I don’t know when the EU will open to Americans. According to news reports, the list of “approved” countries will be reviewed bi-weekly. I’ll be able to return to my apartment in Begur on September 1, so with any luck, I can enjoy a bit more time here in paradise, say goodbye to friends, and return to the US in advance of the second wave of disease!! Ha ha. That’s with luck. We’ll see how it plays out. You know what they say about the best laid plans…
Susie's Senior Year Abroad 
Yeah, the best laid plans…, uh, 2020.
But really, against the backdrop of the last few months a change of scenery – and language – will probably be quite refreshing.
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I’m sitting here in my apartment safe and a little bored. I admire your making opportunities out of precarious situations. !Bravo Susie! Olé!
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Thanks, OZ!!
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