Monday is laundry day. It makes me realize this is not all vacation. Getting used to the European washing machine has been interesting. They are much smaller than I am used to so have to make sure I do not overstuff it. Also, there is no dryer so everything has to be air dried. Not… Read More Back to reality somewhat
I got up as usual and headed out to do my weekly farmer market shopping. I am getting a little more comfortable and so have branched out at some of the shopping. I tried out a couple of new fruit and vegetable stands. I feel like my shopping French is getting good enough that I… Read More Palm Sunday
As the British would say, I had a “lie in” day. I was a little tired and decided it would be nice to take a day off of all the wandering and running I had been doing so stayed home and read. It was nice just to relax and not have to feel that I… Read More Relaxing Day
I went to the Victor Hugo market for some quick shopping. Needed a baguette and some Jambon de Bodega so I could make lunch. After the shopping, I made lunch and decided to have a picnic on the side of the Canal de Brienne. I chose that location as it was windy again and I… Read More Pretty Normal Day
Comme d’habitude means as usual in French and that was what I thought my day was going to be. It was going to be the usual Thursday, I would get up, eat breakfast, read, then head out to lunch, wander the city, join the run group and then quick dinner and bed. Much of it… Read More Comme d’habitude but not
The weather is really beautiful right now. Not sure it will stay that way as the long term weather forecast on my phone says it is to get cooler and rainy towards the weekend. Right now it is in the 70s and sunny. I am not the only one taking advantage of the weather as… Read More Enjoying early spring in Toulouse
On Tuesdays, I usually have a big lunch so that I do not have to cook dinner after running with the Run in Toulouse group. I had found Restaurant Gascon, I have mentioned it before as I joke that I feel at times I am eating at a retirement home when I go there as… Read More Some things always surprise me
I subscribe to a blog from someone who is a British ex-pat living in southern France. They have made the move completely unlike me who so far has not jumped in with both feet but am just putting my toes in. She entitled her blob post When living your holidays becomes your life. After 3… Read More Good realizations about my next chapter and other observations – nothing too deep
I did my usual routine of going to the Saint Aubin’s farmers market in the morning. It is alway pretty busy with a very eclectic group of people. The combination of hipsters, older people, young families and other always gives it a good atmosphere. It is also fun to see people run into their friends… Read More Sundays are always active but fun
It was a beautiful day in Toulouse. The wind had stopped, the sun was shining and it was warm. Because of this the city came alive with people out enjoying the Saturday, shopping, picnicking by the river, ambling as only the French can do. I joined the crowds in enjoying the city and the weather.… Read More The weather has turned nice again
