Le Langue

This week I took a trip to Monaco. I was quite pleased to find that I was able to conduct all business without speaking any English. Contrast that with my trip to Rome where I didn't speak the language at all. It is very empowering to be able to speak the native language. I felt very accomplished after successfully giving the taxi driver directions home. I am just now beginning to feel competent in the language, and it a shame that I will have to leave soon.