08/05/86 Mardi (Tuesday) Versaille

Today we went to Versaille. It was really nice. We went through the huge Chateau and gardens. Tonya and I talked the whole time. It was really fun. After we brought up her coming here and Colette and her discussed everything and I thought it was settled but I guess Colette didn't like whatever they discussed because when we got home she flipped out - she was the one that said about driving to L'Aigle and then she asks me why we have to go there. no sense. I would never have asked her to drive there and she flips out after SHE makes the suggestion herself. i don't understand her at all. She ruined my whole day. She was so nasty when she asked me about her coming. I don't even know what they said So I couldn't defend anything.

Tomorrow I am meeting Tonya in Paris at 11 and we are going to LeLouvre! Neat, huh?! I don't know if Tonya will come or not. I guess I'll wait and see what happens.

I got a letter from Terry and Andrea and Brian today. I have no more air mail envelopes so? W/b whenever?

I felt really great all week and this little incident has really got me upset. I was so excited - now it is all falling apart again. Why?

Every time I start liking it here something ruins it. This will be the 3rd day in a row that I go to be exhausted. It is great! I love it. I just hope everything works out tomorrow and this weekend.

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