Hi!
My name is Shaunet! I am studying in Amiens, France. One word that best describes this place is ancient. With it's cobblestone roads, Gothic cathedrals, and multiple markets, I truly feet as if I have stepped into a paralell dimension where old (previously mentioned things) and new (cars, fast food places, graffiti) work together to create this wonderful atmosphere.
When I first arrived, I was immediately captivated by the look and feel of the city. Opposite of the modern buildings found in Canada, Amiens has a very old infrastructure. It is not uncommon to see buildings and houses built of brick and old shingles. To add to the feel of the city, there is also a canal that runs through the older part of Amiens. It is a breathtaking site, especially for a North American used to modern buildings. I will admit, after the honeymoon wore off, I was a bit annoyed with the archaic look of everything but in my past 8 months, I have begun to appreciate the beauty in older architecture and nature, in general. And this brings me to the reason for my blog! 
Since being here, I have noticed how important agriculture is to the region (Somme-Picardie). This city is loaded with flowers and fresh veg/fruit markets. Buying local produce and flowers isn't just a new trend here, it is a way of life for the people of Amiens. Every Wednesday and Saturday, a large market is opened up at the main part of the city where all types of produces, meats, cheese, flowers and other products can be found. It has really piqued my interest in the area of nature gardening and one part of Amiens in particular: Hortillonnage d'Amiens, which combines both the market, gardening and nature in general. For that reason I have dedicated this blog to the topic of the Floating Gardens of Amiens
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