October 2010

Chenonceau

30 October 2010

I knew before I reached the vaste open plains of the Loire that I would love it here – what a relief I was right. Sure the winters here are a bit more harsh than those of the south of France, but I love the lushness of the long, flat feilds that break between thick [...]

From Paris to the Loire

26 October 2010

I had a wonderful time in Paris. It was so odd having only a few days in a city that once carried my home address. I had no idea how to spend my time, nor where to spend it. I was overwhelmed with so many wonderful memories, no matter where I wandered I was reminded [...]

In Paris

23 October 2010

So traveling is France during a strike is possible. I’m happy to announce that the disruptions in SNCF trains, including multiple cancelations, failed to keep me from my opera last night. As it turns out, leaving a day early on the first train was the right thing to do. I had a layover in the [...]

Blockaded

21 October 2010

If the French work hard at one thing, it’s at making sure they don’t have to work hard. I’m honestly finding the energy of France exciting and amusing, despite this being the first French strike I’ve experienced where my travel plans fall directly in the line of fire. I stumbled upon This report from the [...]

Ile Saint Honorat

19 October 2010

A short ferry ride from Cannes awaits two lovely little islands worlds apart from the star-studded city of the renowned cinema festival that attracts celebrities from around the globe. Heading for the dock at Boulevard Jean Hibert and Rue du Port early Saturday morning, I bought my roundtrip ticket (12€ for one adult, 9,50€ for [...]

A Day in Provence

17 October 2010

After two weeks in my little french village, I’m beginning to adjust into this special thing called Provençal life. This morning I woke up in my warm, cozy bed. It may be Provence but the air turns crisp in the night as winter approaches and the old stone walls absorb the cold like a sponge [...]

The Turquoise Door

15 October 2010

Turquoise is my favorite color. Well, one of them. Back home in the states, I purchased 13 various shades of turquoise paint ranging from sample jars or quarts to gallons before I finally found just the right one for my bedroom. Too dark, too pale, not bright enough, too much green, not enough green, too [...]

A Little Tropezienne

13 October 2010

The first day I met my propriotaire (landlord), they insisted I join them for lunch. I happily accepted and spent the afternoon sipping rosé and enjoying a variety of fresh vegetables and melt-in-your-mouth melon from the local market while chatting away in French. The day would have been perfect had it finished there, but just [...]

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October 2010

Chenonceau

From Paris to the Loire

In Paris

Blockaded

Ile Saint Honorat

A Day in Provence

The Turquoise Door

A Little Tropezienne

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