Some firsts -- Lisa's first day of school and les soldes (sales)

Lisa just left for her first day of school (in France) today. She'll have the last half of Grade 8 here.

Meanwhile Debra was off to try to open a bank account. A couple rounds of paperwork so far, but making progress.

Then both girls went off to the first day of sales. French rules (laws) prescribe sale seasons at specific 2-week periods in the winter and summer. This year (2013) the winter sale season opened today (Jan 9) and continues for 2 weeks.

Deb has been eager to supplement her limited travel wardrobe with some chic French fashion. So she headed out to try her hand at the sales. Would there be nasty looks, thrown elbows, or black eyes? It was just so crowded that they ended up just buying a coat and some school supplies and ran out like a bunch of North American chickens. Buck, buck...