Reims has several colleges and the local bars or brassieres are brimming with wines, spirits and spirit-filled students. These pubs are a hit and miss for food, but it is quick and simple. We satisfy our hunger with steamed mussels in a mushroom sauce, and tagliatelle and salmon in a cream sauce. Of course, everything pairs beautifully with champagne.Monica and I opt for a different form of entertainment than the college students. We leave the brassiere and head for a movie theatre. The French love their movies and so do we. The modern theatre has 5 films showing. Each has a wide screen and seats approximately 160. International movies are often shown in their video/audio of origin and are marked appropriately; ex: v.o. anglaise. We decide on a British film ‘Fish Tank’ – a disturbing movie about a 15-year old girl and her environmental challenges in living a normal life. The acting is good and the movie is a nominee for the Cannes Film Festival, France’s equivalent of the Academy Awards.
It feels a little funny to be watching a movie in France in English, while the locals are watching the same movie and following along in French subtitles. We seize the opportunity to translate what we hear.
Hi Jim & Monica.
ReplyDeleteBeginning, to wonder where you were. You are experiencing, a little of everything. Great adventure.
Where is the next stop? Look forward to it.
Have A Nice Day.
Verna
Bonjour M et J.....Just catching up with your blog. My computer was down for a few days and I didnt have your blog address bookmarked at work. I have corrected that!
ReplyDeleteNice to read that your trip to Reims was in a grand style. I am sure you are both in *seventh heaven* with all the good food and wine.
Take care
Anne