It was another fun and interesting day in Toulouse. I headed out for my usual walk with the idea that I would pick some things up for the apartment that I needed so that I could cook dinners more easily and be more creative. The last time I was here, I cooked dinners but with… Read More Enjoyment of Toulouse
I have seven days before I head back to the Alexandria. As I have stated before, it is with mixed emotions that I am leaving. I will be very happy to spend time with my friends who I have missed. I have acquaintances here but not really friends. The language barrier is hard to overcome… Read More It is really getting towards the end.
Having been retired for almost a year now (10 months) and having decided to spend part of the year in France, I have begun to realize that routine is important in life. When you are working, your life contains a daily routine, get up, have breakfast (possibly), spend 8-10 at work and commuting, come home… Read More Thoughts
I wanted to do some shopping for fruits and olives today so I walked to the farmers market that is held every Tuesday. It is about a 1.25 mile walk to the market from the apartment I am staying in. While I was walking there and knew I had to walk back, I thought about… Read More Back to usual
I did my usual Sunday activities. I went to St. Aubin’s for the farmers market. I bought fruit, vegetables, cheese and olives. It getting to be a routine and enjoyable. I am getting to know the vendors who sell the products and am becoming a regular. I am still amazed at the costs of things… Read More Usual Sunday
When I woke up the weather was dreary and since I had been doing a lot the previous couple of days, I decided to have breakfast, read and just enjoy some downtime. When I decided that I had had enough downtime and the weather had improved, I set out to explore some more and get… Read More More exploring of Toulouse
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