Strolling along the Left Bank of Paris
September 20th, 2009 by discover
When is the last time you visited Paris and walked along the left bank? Join us on a virtual tour of Paris, the left bank, and booksellers’ stalls…
The Eiffel Tower
September 18th, 2009 by discover
Paris was fabulous… It truly is the city of my heart – and we had an absolutely fabulous time! Of course the first place we went was to see the Eiffel tower. Friday night we drove through Paris – we went to the Musee d’Homme – which is closed for rennovation right now – so [...]
The Wines of Burgundy
September 18th, 2009 by discover
We spent five wonderful days in Dijon, and took our time driving around to some of the vineyards and wineries of the burgundy area. There were so many places to visit, and so many things to do that of course five days wasn’t enough, and we’re going to “have” to go back. This is an [...]
Harvest Season in the Vineyards along the French Riviera
September 18th, 2009 by discover
After getting back from Paris, we took a drive into the French countryside to see if we could find the grape pickers picking the grapes that will go into the best provencal wines. Le vendage as it’s called takes place for about three weeks – and it’s a race to empty the vines before the beginning of the rainy season, which starts any time after the 15th of the month. We lucked out and found a small vineyard with the workers carefully cutting the plump purple Mourvedre grapes.
A visit to Sanary
August 8th, 2009 by discover
Since the beaches are uber crowded right now… It was another “Red” Saturday – with 800 km of “bouchons” (traffic jams) all around France today as some vacationers headed home and a new crowd goes on vacation – we decided to do the wise thing and spend the day NOT on the beaches or the [...]
President Sarkozy to Rest and Recuperate on the French Riviera
July 28th, 2009 by discover
We were a little worried on Sunday when we heard that French President Nicolas Sarkozy had collapsed after fainting while jogging near the palace of Versailles. (Of course being the age we are – and him being the age he is – and with our views on jogging – [hate it] – we worried he’d [...]
Toulon's Open Air Market – Shopping on the French Riviera
July 27th, 2009 by discover
As you know, one of my favorite things about living here is the lifestyle… And more than the almost obligatory nap in the afternoon, mornings spent at one of the gorgeous French Riviera beaches (the ones frequented by locals, not tourists), the fabulous parties, the fascinating people and conversations or the 309 days of sunshine [...]
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Summer Cocktail Party on the Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier
July 27th, 2009 by discover
I love summer here on the French Riviera – because there are some really fabulous parties we get to go to… Like being invited by French Navy admiral Bertrand Aubriot to a cocktail party and concert aboard the “Charles de Gaulle” aircraft carrier.
The motto of the French Navy is Honneur, Patrie, Valeur, Discipline (”Honour, Fatherland, Valour, Discipline”). These words [...]
Summer is Busy, So I have a Lot to Share!
July 27th, 2009 by discover
Wow – I can’t believe how long it’s been again since I’ve posted! I’ve got some really good stuff to share with you though… New photos, some really interesting places we’ve been (including being on-board the “Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier for a coctail party that was absolutely fabulous!
And we did some shopping in Toulon’s [...]
Happy Birthday Beau-Dad
June 15th, 2009 by discover
Beau-Dad has his 86th birthday recently and we all went to Annie and Bruno’s for the party… (Their dog is getting older and it’s too hard for them to leave him alone for any length of time, so we’re doing most of the family parties at their place these days.)
Anyway, for someone who’s 86, I [...]
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