Today it took me almost two hours to go shopping for groceries. Maybe it doesn't sound that crazy to you, I can pass two hours shopping in Wal-Mart easily . . . but this wasn't even a big shopping trip. I only bought enough to be able to carry home on my own & it all cost me under 60€ (~$66).
Though I speak French quite well, I still face many challenges every single day. At home I can pop into Wal-Mart or Harris Teeter for a quick shopping trip. I may only be frustrated by the busyness or the crazy people, but I'm hardly ever lost and confused. Yes, sometimes it takes a little bit of time to get used to the layout of a new store, but that was only half my problem today.