Day Three

Hey guys, it's Kelsey!

Things continue to get more and more interesting with everyday.  Jay and I thought that today was our laundry day but apparently its tomorrow and people take this VERY seriously....we took some lady's laundry spot and she was not happy, it did not help that we speak ZERO French.  A couple of gals came down to explain that this is not our day to wash and also how the system is not working correctly.  They spoke very very little English...the conversation went no where.  It ended with Jay going upstairs with one of the older gals here and talking to the "concierge lady" which also did not help because she could not explain this either.  

Jay then had to go to shoot and to lunch with everyone.  I went back downstairs to get the laundry and the "concierge lady" was waiting there for me and spoke to me in French, not understanding her at all, I thought she was mad at me.  She went outside quickly and found a man that she knew spoke a little bit of English.  He then entered the conversation with another two gals that joined making a total of 5 people in the conversation.  (Not out of the ordinary all the women were giving him instructions on what to tell me!)  The conversation continued and the man explained that this is the last week of the system we have to use the wash machine and that we need to go to the post office to get the new key for the system and it cost about 85 chF.  I explained to him that we would have someone take care of this, meaning Jay and the GM! 

I was about to walk out and the women cornered the man again and made him explain to me that I should really use the dryer down the hallway, it is much easier and your clothes feel better.  I agreed and ALL 5 of us went into the dryer room.  All the women began to direct me on how to do the dryer and that when it is done you will want to put the card back in and get your money in return, it costs less.  I agreed and we all walked out.  It has been an interesting morning to say the least and we REALLY need to learn French before I think everyone is yelling at us!  

I am sure more to come in the adventures later today...I will keep you all posted.

Kelsey & Jay