I have been pleasantly suprised by my VERY limited vocabulary and understanding of the french language this trip.  When we were in Paris this summer, I  had difficulty picking out anything that sounded familiar.  I was constantly responding to the shopkeepers in spanish; "si senor".  It was really ticking me off.

Dan and I took our beginner french class this fall and although we felt lost and stumbled through it, we actually learned something.  I am picking out words here and there and I am feeling more confident "trying" to speak to the french.  They are very encouraging and happy when I try. 

Today we are off to the french Christmas market.  I should have some great pictures with all the Christmas decorations lit up tonight.   I will try and post them when we come back to our room.