Quick Trips & Dèja Vu Experiences

Well, first and foremost the positive news. Today, the 22nd June 2010 I had my first MRI in nearly 5 years. The immediate report was that there is nothing to report (meaning no change, no problems). I'll be able to pick up a copy of the report Thursday. So that's good. But it was eerie going into an MRI again since it had been so long. One of the leaders of our au pair group met me in Geneva and graciously waited for me while I sat inside the machine for an hour. It was nice though, an open MRI which was a lot more comfortable then being stuck inside the tube for an hour. Afterwards, we quickly met with the radiologist who said that there was no immediate news to report, other than things I already knew, but that he would send the report to my doctor here & also get a copy for me to pick up Thursday when I'm back in Geneva for class.

In other news, on Saturday/Sunday I went to Basel, in the German part of Switzerland, where I couchsurfed for the first time! It was great, I stayed with a very nice older couple who have a son my age, and offered to take me out Saturday night. So I met up with him after doing a little shopping and we walked around the city a bit, had a beer and then he invited me to his flat to join his roommate and friend for dinner. We sat, talked politics, football, history, etc. and had a yummy pasta with salmon.

On Sunday, I got up, my couchsurfing hosts provided me with breakfast and then I went on a long leisurely walk around the city, which was FREEZING but beautiful. I met up with a friend who came into the city about 1pm and we then headed to Art Basel, a huge, GIANT, ENORMOUS art show that was literally like a small city in size. They had galleries represented from all over the world, and mostly modern art, but some amazing pieces.

My friend Diana and I spent about 3 hours just walking, staring and enjoying the massive scope of the place until about 6:15, when we headed back to the train station and got on the train to go back to Nyon.
All in all a great weekend, and somewhat cheap. It was a lot of fun to just hop on a train and see another part of the country. And coming back after 7pm made my return trip free! :)

Anyway, more will come soon. I feel like I have lots to report on just in general, but thought I'd give a little update on what happened today and last weekend.

Love & Miss everyone,

Mattie