Strasbourg

Yes the day has finally come to fly to Strasbourg and begin my dream of becoming an Astronaut!!

Our journey to the airport went smoothly and my suitcases where underweight which was fantastic. As always its incredible difficult to move abroad in only two suitcases but I do believe I have everything. Thankfully I have a wonderful mother who came with me in order to pass one of my suitcases as her own. This was very helpful.

If any of your family or friends are free to help you the do let them because this wont be easy on your own.

Unfortunately there were problems with the plan so we spent the first two hours just sitting. At least we were obligated to have a free beverage or snack for delays over 2 hours. 

Once we landed in Strasbourg we bought our train tickets to the main train station in Strasbourg from the ticket machines, validated them (which is important to do before getting on any train or tram in France) and then we were on our way to the city.

Unfortunately because my flight was delayed the reception at my student accommodation was closed. This meant that I could get the keys for my room. Luckily there were some emergency numbers posted on their notice board which I rang and was informed that someone would be their shortly. This was great news since I couldn't exactly pay to stay in a hotel that night.

A very nice French lady arrived to my rescue but couldn't speak very much English. This proved for an interesting inventory check. man hand gestures and diagrams were exchanged to try and understand what either of us were talking about but it was all sorted in the end.

I'm pleased with my apartment. It’s a good size studio with a double sofa bed and a small kitchen and good size bathroom. I think my life will be really good here!