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
As my time begins to wind down on this stay in Toulouse, I have been reflecting on what I love about being here and what I am going to miss when I am back in Alexandria. The one good thing is that I know I am going to return to Toulouse in the fall so… Read More Things I am going to miss about Toulouse when I return to Alexandria
Since I broke my routine on Tuesday, I had to do some shopping on Wednesday so I would have vegetables for dinner tonight. I walked over to the Victor Hugo market and bought some fresh peas. I am getting my quota of peas while here in Toulouse as I generally cannot get peas in the… Read More Various activities
I can honestly say I have not had a bad meal at a restaurant since I have been in Toulouse. I do not know if I have just been lucky in finding fantastic restaurants or whether Toulouse just has really great chefs and restaurants. My favorite for both atmosphere, nice and friendly staff and great… Read More Food
I was surprised as there did not seem to be any commemoration of the end of WWII here in Toulouse. There might have been but I was not able to find any. One of my friends texted me and asked about any celebration and asked if anything was being done in the “Free Zone”. I… Read More VE Day
I went for my usual Friday night dinner at Le Panache. It is always fantastic food and a fun place to spend time. Before I ordered, Diego, the chef brought out an appetizer for me that he had created that was not on the menu. It was grilled asparagus with ceviche and passion fruit. As… Read More Happy and Sad
Fête du Travail (May Day) is the French version of Labor Day. It is one of the most observed holidays in France. Everything is supposed to be closed except essential services. It is pretty accurate description as almost everything was closed yesterday. Restaurants, cafes and shops were primarily closed. Some of the bars and cafes… Read More Fête du Travail (May Day)
I am always surprised and pleased of what I find when I am out walking around Toulouse. Today being Monday was a slow day as most shops and restaurants are closed. I did my usual weekly laundry. This keeps me grounded in reality. After laundry and lunch, I headed out to walk around the city… Read More Another unexpected day in Toulouse
One of the things that I had grappled with in my stays in Toulouse is not having “friends”. A great deal of it is me and my choice. I have not gone out of my way to meet people and join groups that might open opportunities to meet people. Some issues are involved, one is… Read More Feeling Part of a Community
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