The trip from Washington to Toulouse was basically uneventful. Both my flights were somewhat delayed but the second delay helped so I cannot really complain. I was flying Air France and I have to give them an A+ on food and service. I had the beef with Bourguignon sauce and it was excellent. It was… Read More Trip to Toulouse and First Day Back
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
I return to Alexandria on Tuesday (tomorrow) after another wonderful stay in Toulouse. The city captivates me. I love walking by the river every day and hearing the water rush over the man made ford from the 1700s. I love the light at sunset and how the city turns pink. The light is just amazing!… Read More Last day for this episode in my next chapter
I headed to the St. Aubin’s market to buy olive oil. The olive purveyor sells their own olive oil and I wanted to buy some to take home with me. I had done this on the last trip and the olive oil lasted me for my time in Alexandria. I, also, picked up some crafts… Read More Last Sunday
This is the part of the trip that always makes things difficult. I feel that I am in two minds. I am here in Toulouse and trying to make the most of my last days and at the same time my mind is jumping forward to being back in Alexandria. I am making plans to… Read More Down to my final days
I did more Christmas shopping yesterday. I always try to find things that people will enjoy and have some relevance to Toulouse. Not sure I am totally good at the concept but I try. There is a shop here that sells items made by members of religious communities near Toulouse – nun and monks. They… Read More Final dinner at Le Panache and the beginning of Christmas
It is interesting living in a country where Thanksgiving is not celebrated having grown up and lived in the United States most of my life. Thanksgiving was never really a big holiday with my family. We celebrated but usually it was just immediate family and sometimes some friends. When I went to college which was… Read More Thanksgiving but not Thanksgiving
I had wanted to have oysters in the market before I left but I got to the market a little too late on a weekday to have the oysters. Luckily, there is a seafood restaurant that does seafood platters right next to the market (Victor Hugo) so I went there instead. I had wanted to… Read More Finalizing experiences and life in Toulouse
The weather has finally turned and it is not raining all day which makes getting out and doing things easier. It is still chilly (cold) but at least it is dry now. I am making headway of Christmas shopping. I have started to buy the gifts that I need for friends in Alexandria. I am… Read More Making the last of my time for this visit
I was a little under the weather this past weekend. I had a cold and so decided to take it easy. It was also cold and wet so thought staying in was the best plan. It did give me time to contemplate what I wanted to do my last week here before I head back… Read More Last Week in Toulouse
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