J'ai arrivé

I have to keep this short but I thought you'd like to know how much my suitcases weighed. The pack wasn't so bad at 37lbs. The suitcase was 71lbs. Between my two carry-ons and my bags, my luggage weighed more than I did. Luckily they didn't say anything about the heavy one, as the limit is 70lbs.
Charles DeGaulle airport leaves much to be desired. It might quite possibly be the most confusing airport ever. It took me an hour to find the bus depot that takes you to the train into Paris. Really I only had to switch terminals, but it's super far and requires a bus. I only found it in the end b/c this very nice man who spoke slowly to me literally walked me onto the bus. He even complemented my french, but I think he just felt bad for the stupid american.
So far my French is useful in me speaking to people I get about half the right words out, but I'm not so good when people talk to me. I sort of just nod my head and smile and am probably only understanding about 20% and that number might be generous. But I have all of July to get better! My next journey, buying a cell phone. :o)