Dépaysement translates roughly as “change of scenery.” It translates even more roughly as “The feeling that comes from not being in one’s own country.” I am an American in Canada. It takes some getting used to. Thanksgiving in October still sneaks up on me. I’ve always celebrated Thanksgiving the fourth Thursday of November, but here …
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