I got up and went down to breakfast at the hotel. I expected this but confirmed that most of the people staying in the hotel had either participated in the race or were spectators. They either had the t-shirts on or were sitting with someone who had the t-shirt on. The breakfast was on extraordinary… Read More Another fun day in Andorra
This post actually covers two days. I came to Andorra yesterday. The bus trip up to Andorra was spectacular. You drive up through the plains and flatlands of France and then you quickly hit the Pyrenees. The travel through the mountains is over lots of switchbacks and up ridge lines. You see snow capped mountains,… Read More Wonderful Trip to Andorra
I have not blogged in a while because life has been somewhat hectic and my regular routine got interrupted. I made a quick trip to Washington for my goddaughter’s wedding. I was very happy to go as I would not have missed Arianna’s wedding for anything. The trip was definitely fun but tiring. I travelled… Read More Back to blogging
I am running the Toulouse Urban Trail run tomorrow and Morgane nicely asked me to go with there to pick up our bibs. I am running the 24k and Morgane is running the 14k. It was fun to walk over with her and use my French. Morgane speaks a little English but is not nearly… Read More An early post today
I have mentioned that I am running the Urban Trail on Sunday. Morgane, Enzo’s girlfriend, is running it as well. She is doing the 14k not the 24k which I am doing. Morgane texted me on WhatsApp to ask if I wanted to go with her to pick up our bibs. It is very nice… Read More Reminders of why life is good
As usual, Monday is laundry day and cleaning the apartment. I have gotten it down to a routine now so it is fairly easy. I have figured out the best cycle for cleaning my clothes that does not take forever. Also, I use the extra spin cycle to get the clothes a little dryer before… Read More Life maintenance day
I decided I had put off doing my taxes for long enough so I did my taxes today. It takes a stressful burden off me which I am glad. I do not know why I get worked up over taxes as they always seem easier to do than I think they will be. TurboTax helps… Read More Must be done day
I was still in my recovery period somewhat so took a casual day. In the evening, I read to La Reserve for an Aperol Spritz. It is a fun way to kill some time and to people watch. It is at the corner of two streets near the Port Daurade so there is a lot… Read More Casual but fun Friday
It is Good Friday so I decided to follow my general practice with some added additions. I usually do a semi-fast for the day – light meals, no meat, no sweets and got to church. I went to the Cathedral Saint Etienne to participate in the Chemin de Croix. The Way of the Cross through… Read More A day of contrasts
I have been back in Alexandria for a week. I am getting adjusted and the jet lag has gone. I am glad to be here and see my friends. My social life has increased dramatically compared to Toulouse. It has its pluses and minuses – good to see friends but it fills up my time… Read More Reaclimatizing to being in Alexandria
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