Today was mostly a waiting day as I have friends visiting and they were flying in today. Unfortunately, their flight from Washington to Paris was delayed so they missed their connection to Toulouse. It will be nice once the United Non-stop from Washington to Toulouse starts in the spring as missing connections will not be… Read More Friends visiting
I rested some in the morning as I had been very active all week. With the three runs in a row and all the walking, my legs were a little fatigued. I had seen that there was a rowing regatta on the Garonne in the afternoon, the Garonne Cup. I wandered over to the Port… Read More A typical Saturday
Today was the first day I had to wear a sweater when I went out walking. It had the feel of an early fall day. The weather was sunny so felt warm when in the sun but in the shade, you definitely needed a sweater. While wandering around, I ran across an outdoor artisanal chocolate… Read More First Day That Felt Like Fall
I have had numerous (and thanks) messages regarding the news that is coming out of France about the student protests and much of the vandalism and violence caused by these protests. The interesting part is that daily life goes on in Toulouse much as if nothing has or is happening. The only evidence I have… Read More Tale of two views – news and my experience
As is usual in Toulouse, there are lots of activities on the weekend, some planned and some random. Here is just a selection of what I saw and enjoyed today. After my stroll and a limonade at a cafe on the banks of the river, I went to Reflets for dinner. Reflets is one of… Read More Typical Saturday in Toulouse
As many of you have probably heard, read or seen on social media, there have been protest and vandalism at high schools around France. That has been the case at two schools here in Toulouse that I have read about. Once school, Lycée Ozenne, near the Basilica Saint Sernin which is in the older part… Read More A day of contrasts
I had lunch at Terra Tolosa which is my usual activity on Thursday. I have become a fixture there which is fun. Thomas told me as I was paying that they were getting an apprentice next week who they are going to train as a server. The apprentice’s goal is to become a sommelier and… Read More Fun day
I was following my try new restaurants resolution and went to Chez Lilly. I had been there once on my first time visiting but had not been back since. It was not completely new but was not a recent meal. I tried it because it was fairly near the apartment and I had gotten caught… Read More First somewhat disappointing meal since I have started coming to France
I broke out of my usual restaurant rut and tried a new restaurant that I had seen in a post on Instagram. The restaurant Le Troquet Garonne was a little farther out than I usually venture – it is about a 1.5 mile walk from my apartment. The walk is very nice as it is… Read More A little more exploration
I was not feeling much motivation so I basically relaxed and read most of the day. There are some days when I just do not feel like doing much so I revert to some hibernation and reading. In the evening, I did head out to the cafe that overlooks the Garonne and had a Panaché.… Read More Slow Day
