I travelled to Bordeaux to meet two friends of mine from Alexandria who were taking a Silverseas cruise and were stopping on Bordeaux for two days. I went up the day before so I would be sure to be in time to meet the ship when it docked on Sunday morning. The trip up was… Read More Bordeaux
Today was the hottest day in Toulouse. It got to be 90 degrees. I did not do much during the day. I walked around a little so I could get my 10k steps and bought a few more gifts to take back to Alexandria with me for friends. In the evening, I had dinner at… Read More Hot Day
I realized the French have 3 state holidays in May, May Day, VE Day and Ascension Day. It makes for a good month to take vacation is you are working. Ascension Day was a perfect holiday for a four day weekend as it fell on Thursday and I gather most people took Friday off as… Read More Ascension Day Holiday
I am doing the regular things required to wrap up my time in. Toulouse. It is both fun and somewhat bittersweet. I went shopping today for things to take back to Alexandria as gifts and mementos. I bought Stade Toulousian rugby polo shirts of two boys. I bought two cute dresses for two young ladies.… Read More Wrapping up in Toulouse
I have seven days before I head back to the Alexandria. As I have stated before, it is with mixed emotions that I am leaving. I will be very happy to spend time with my friends who I have missed. I have acquaintances here but not really friends. The language barrier is hard to overcome… Read More It is really getting towards the end.
Monday is usually a slow day but it was even slower than usual. Amazingly, I did not spend a dime today. I did not need to grocery shop as I had done my shopping for Monday during my Sunday shop as I know the markets are closed on Sunday. I had lunch and dinner all… Read More Slow day as I wind down the stay in Toulouse
I did not blog on Saturday as it was a normal but not exciting day. I did my usual activities of walking around the city. I am on my quest to keep up my 10k steps a day so have to do a long walk around the city to get the steps. I ended the… Read More Typical Weekend
I am in the inbetween period when I am still enjoying being in Toulouse but also thinking about returning to Alexandria. My mind had started to plan things in Alexandria so when I get back I will have things to do. I need to build a routine in Alexandria the way I have here in… Read More Inbetween
As has happened on my last visit to Toulouse, I am beginning to meet people and become more part of a community right as I am about to leave. Two things have contributed to it, my running ability and Instagram. Not sure which makes me more interesting. Since I have been running with Run in… Read More Becoming part of a community
I am trying to do some of the things that I like as the trip comes to an end. I walked to the St. Cyprien market and brought fresh fruit for my lunches. I had an Aperol spritz at Le Reserve. Just enjoyed the city and its daily life. We have had a tremendous amount… Read More Not much new today
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