I know, I know, 2 in a row!! :-) Well, yesterday I had a little time to write, and today I just had to write since it was a holiday. I guess this is my way of connecting with all of you on Thanksgiving. (Although, I doubt many of you will be at your computers much today.)
So the americans that have moved over here have to take the French written and practical driving tests to get a french driver's license. The whole process costs 1000s of euros (dollars) and is time consuming since you are required to take a class first. The average french pass rate for the written part is about 35% (of course that includes people re-taking it) so it's quite difficult. Our little group of americans are averaging about 50% now. That's little consulation when you actually fail it, which I have now done. I missed 8 out of 40, and you can only miss 5 and still pass. I retake it next week. Then comes the driving part, I think our pass rate is about 50% on that as well. Some of the people just got their results from that yesterday, and several of them have failed that for the second time. We are required to have an actual french license within 1 year of arriving, or your insurance expires.
It's dark and rainy most days now. About once a week their is a beautiful cloudless day. The rest of the time it is cold and dreary. The sun comes up around 7:30 and sets around 5. That combined with the weather makes it tough to stay energized sometimes. Overall though, it's fun to see the seasons.
No, they don't have Thanksgiving in France. I'm working today as normal, but I will be celebrating Thanksgiving on Sunday with a group of americans. I'm looking forward to the stuffing and the sweet potatoes!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Posted by Brian at November 27, 2003 06:19 AM