I was worn out reading this!
Did you have warm enough clothing????? I can’t imagine being in France on a ‘diet’!
I am VERY thankful your relation is better-the stress of being a bazillion miles away must be as frustrating as not being able to communicate. AND as frustrating as a room with sparse hospitality. (EWWWW!)
Looking forward to having you back on your own turf-am proud you are where you are, though. So very cool!