The bus is my main mode of transportation here, except when I miss it then I hope my host-mom is able to give me a ride. For the first half of the week I took the bus to and from my home-stay with at least one of my roommates. Then the time came when I had to take it...alone.
It was really confusing how to read a bus schedule in French at first, but I am starting to get the hang of it. The bus system is extensive, to give you an idea here is the massive bus route map:
I just remember that I have to take the #13 bus to go to and from home and the university. I haven't expanded my bus route knowledge beyond this. If I take a different bus I would get lost very easily. I purchased a bus pass for the month since I'll be riding it a lot and I don't want to carry around change all the time.
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| My bus approaches |
People of all ages ride the bus here and they are very friendly, as well as the driver. The driver greets you with a friendly "Bonjour!" and riders usually say "Merci!" (Thank you) on the way out. Also, younger people are kind to older passengers, usually giving up their seats for them.
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