I was suffering from jet lag so woke up fairly early. I had tried to stay up until at least 10:00 pm to try to get me to sleep longer but woke up around 3:30-4:00 am. I tried to go back to sleep but failed so ended up reading. I made tea to go with… Read More First full day back in Alexandria
I had a good trip home. It was long as to be expected. I left the apartment at 8:30 am ESTi/2.:30 am EDT and arrived at my house at 18:15EDT/00:15 EST so it was an 18 hour day of travel. The travel included multiple forms of transportation – walk from apartment to the Navette bus… Read More Trip Home
I packed my suitcases and straighten the apartment for the final time. I cleaned out the refrigerator of what little was left. It was sad to think that it was the last day but since I know I am coming back it is not so bad. I have even communicated with the Airbnb host and… Read More Last day in Toulouse
I did a final good cleaning of the apartment. I want to make sure I can return so want to these things in good order. The apartment is easy to clean as it has tile floors and composite floors so vacuuming and mopping the floors is very easy. Also, the decor is minimalist so there… Read More Preparing for my departure.
I started getting organized so I could pack and get ready for my return trip to Alexandria/Washington. I always stress out about packing and those activities. I was figuring out what I needed to clean in the apartment before I leave. I want the host to be happy so I can come back in the… Read More My last days of this trip are turning out to be great
Today was one of those days that reminds me how much I like Toulouse and its vibrant life. The heat wave had broken and it was cooler and overcast. I had seen posters for a Food and Beverage festival that was being held at the Grand Rond garden this weekend. I decided to head over… Read More Why I like Toulouse
My stay in Toulouse for this trip is winding down. I am down to my last couple of days and am trying to do as much as I can before I leave. The heat wave is still here but it is supposed to break by tomorrow. I went to the Victor Hugo market to get… Read More Last dinner at La Panache
I had one of those days that always surprises me. First, I went to Terra Tolosa for my last lunch there for this stay in Toulouse. I always have a glass of wine with lunch. Remi usually offers me a choice depending on what I am eating. This time even before I ordered food, Remi… Read More Toulouse Experiences
It was 30/92 degrees yesterday and very sunny. Since I did not really have any pressing needs, I stayed home most of the day to avoid being too hot. I saw some fun ways people keep cool in the heat. My apartment in Toulouse does not have air conditioning which common of homes and apartments… Read More Did not do much today because of the heat wave
All of Europe is suffering under a heat wave. In Toulouse, the temperature reached 33/92 degrees. The difference from summer in Washington is that there is not as much humidity so it does not feel as oppressive. Also, there is a breeze so that makes it feel a little cooler. I got motivated earlier in… Read More Heat Wave
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