Lost and found in Châlons

Well, apparently I do not know my way around Châlons, despite the fact that it is small. I walked ALL over it today! 

Partly planned - S took me to have a picnic in the park, and we walked downtown and through the three parks. There's le Petit Jard, le Grand Jard, and le Jard Anglais; all of these gardens connect to each other...somehow. I might need to study the map. :) They are beautiful! But I didn't stop to take photos...sorry. Another day, I will go back and run along the rivers, where the white swans and little ducks paddle, and take some photos to put up!

Later, in my attempt to get to the post office, I walked for an hour and ended up near where I began...oops. At least I had plenty of opportunity to take photos, to give you a taste of Châlons.

This was actually yesterday - my first view of the Marne river, from Pont de la Marne.

This is the cathedral of Châlons -- those French flags surround a statue honoring war victims.

This was just a cute square (well, really a circle) that I saw while I was wandering around lost...

And a street, leading me back downtown to near my destination. (Finally!)

Isn't this pretty? From my room I can see a view of this little river. I took this photo on my way home...and of course then I got lost again. It's pretty bad when you aren't even sure where you live! Maybe next time.

I would put up a picture of my room, but I'll wait until I'm done unpacking and organizing it :)

So while I failed to navigate Chalons and get a bank account (I was told they are not sure I can have one because I am American (?!?))...the success of the day is that I now am living in a room of my own, with a key and an address. And, of course, wireless internet access in the two common rooms!