On my first visit I discovered food in the market was more expensive than the supermarket however you can get non-food products i.e. shoes and clothes for cheaper prices.
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Transitioning from the Island to Mainland France as a Language Assistant #1
I am currently an English Language Assistant in Académie de Bordeaux – posted in Bayonne which is about a 2hr train-ride from Bordeaux train station.
Cost of Living in the Islands
Whatever you choose to do with this information is upon you 😉
Living and Working in Reunion Island as a Language Assistant #2
I was surprised to also find women wearing derras, they are however Muslim women from the neighbouring island Mayotte – interesting because I went to a Muslim-owned grocery store and they thought I was one of them because I had my dera on. Dera is a free laid back dress – just one of those must have outfits, most ladies in Kenya have them.
Living and working in Reunion Island as a Language Assistant #1
… This is my island number 3 and counting!!! I am excited to share on the few topics I think are of importance especially if you are looking…
My Weekly-Work Schedule in the Island
It’s about a month and some weeks since I started working and I am very excited that we’re just 18 days to the big Christmas break!! Stay tuned…
Holidays in the French Education System (part 2)
continued… iii.Carnival Holiday 15th Feb – 2nd March I really enjoyed this holiday and especially on its second week. Carnival officially started…
Holidays in the French Education System (part 1)
One of my best moments working in the French Caribbean was finding out I had a 2week holiday after every eight weeks of school. To add the icing…
Living and Working in the French Caribbean – part 2
…continued. Food I am happy I am not allergic and can eat almost anything. Most of the food is familiar however the mode of cooking is different and…
Living and Working in the French Caribbean – part 1
Living and more so working in an island is something I had never thought of and with it have come great eye openers with a mixture of culture…