After our adventures in Barcelona, we decided we needed a recovery day with no big plans or major sightseeing activities. I got up early and went down to the local boulangerie and bought some fresh croissants for breakfast. I branched out a little and bought almond, chocolate almond and regular croissants. They all got good… Read More Recovery Day
I showed Jesse and Jen around Toulouse some more. The highlights were the Basilica of Saint Sernin, the Basilica of Daurade, and the Japanese Gardens. We, also, walked along the Canal de Midi and the Garonne as is typical of Toulouse. We stopped for lunch at the Magic Pumpkin in the plaza around the Basilica… Read More Fun Day Exploring Toulouse
Two of my friends, are visiting. They are the first people who have come to visit me since I started the new adventure and the next chapter. I got up fairly early and walked over to catch the Navette (airport bus) to get to the airport to meet their plane. I wanted to meet them… Read More First Guests
Most of today was spent getting ready for Jesse and Jen’s visit. I tend to be someone what of a perfectionist so I get carried away when guests are coming. Also, they are my first visitors to Toulouse and I want to show them what a wonderful city it is! I went shopping in the… Read More Quick Post
My friends, Jesse and Jen, are coming to visit and arrive on Thursday. I have started getting rid for their visit. One of the things we both enjoy is wine so I went to Boutique Vins, a wine shop that I have found and think gives me good information on the wines and has good… Read More Sort of a preparation day
As usual since it is Monday, I did my “life maintenance” activity, laundry, cleaning the apartment and other necessary activities. Since the apartment is small it does not take long to clean it up. The laundry always throws me off as it takes much longer than in the U.S. For me, it does not really… Read More Good Day
Sunday always seems to be a busy day. I did my usual “faire les courses” (shopping). I went to the open air market at St. Aubin’s for fruits, vegetables, cheese and olives. I, then, went to the Marchè Victor Hugo and bought protein for dinner. I had a confusing (my fault) exchange when buying lamb… Read More Busy Sunday
I woke up to dreary, blustery weather. It was windy and rain was predicted. So faced with a less than ideal day, I decided to stay in the apartment and read. I had not taken a full day off since I have been in Toulouse but decided it would be a good day to be… Read More Slow Day
I went to Le Panache as usual on Friday nights. It was packed and that is really good for Enzo’s business but Enzo and Erwin were working like crazy. When I first arrived there were two very stylish young ladies arriving at the same time I did. They sat at the bar as well. They… Read More Making Friends (Toulouse style)
As usual, I walked around this morning. I headed over the Pont des Catalans to the St. Cyprien district. I was heading over to Pont Saint-Michel and the Jardin des Plantes. This is a nice walk and allows me to see some of the fun things in Toulouse. While walking, I saw an Auchan grocery… Read More Nice Thursday
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