Montpellier
I finally made it to Montpellier, safe and sound :)
I've had a good run with vegan food - everyone has been very accomomdating, and I even ran into a "fruit bar" (Delecto, 3 rue des Ecoles laïques) while walking around trying to find a hotel. Mmmm, delicious fresh salads and juices. And I found a nice little hotel near the centre of town... it's so nice to be able to unpack properly for the first time in days.
As for Montpellier, it's so nice to be back. It's funny - I don't think about it much back home, but my heart lifted the moment I got to the train station. It's so familiar, there's such good weather, and some friends I need to work out how to contact... so... adieu, les amis!