trying to do as much sightseeing as possible... phew!

in my effort to see as much of the city as i can, i feel as though i've been a negligent blogger, so this will be a longer entry (if i don't fall asleep first).  yesterday was a great day starting with a coffee date then a walk along the seine to the EDUCO (my program) center in the Latin Quarter.  then, i was off to lunch at le crous, the cafeteria for students in paris.  however, this was a cafeteria unlike any other.  for a mere 3 euros. i was able to have beet salad, a goat cheese tart, zuchinni, and yogurt.  it was fabulous.  then i had a meeting with my academic advisors about choosing classes.  then, i was back walking along the seine to musée d'orsay.  yesterday was topped off by dinner with my host sisters.  today, i got a late start, and had my first non-french meal at hello sushi, right near the louvre.  then, the louvre.  the museum of all museums.  i saw the napoleon rooms, the mona lisa, and the venus de milo.  i think i need to go back to the louvre approximately 6 more times to feel as though i have given it proper attention.  then, i walked along rue de rivoli and the surrounding area for a bit of shopping and happened upon pierre hermé, the place my host mother said has the best macaroons in town.  and they were delightful.  then, i found myself back at angelina, home of the famous hot chocolate, and then i was off the the champs elysées for a stroll and then to see a french play.  phew, i'm exhausted.  tomorrow, i'm touring the universities and hopefully seeing the monet exhibit.