I started my trip to San Diego to see Sarah, Tom and Liam. It will be a fun trip. The travel out to San Diego was not ideal but as my father always said, if you have time to spare, go by air. My original flight through Detroit was cancelled so the new flight was… Read More Trip to Visit Sarah, Tom and Liam
It was Barbara’s birthday and a group of us had planned to go out to dinner at Bastille to celebrate. I thought it would be fun to have the group over for cocktails before we went to the restaurant. I, as per usual, pulled out all the stops to prepare the cocktail party. I went… Read More First Entertainment Since My Return
I had one of those days that annoys me with myself. I was still having some issues with jet lag so had not been sleeping all that well. I was slow in getting organized which did not help. Unexpectedly, the group that cleans my house arrived. I have my house cleaned every two weeks normally.… Read More Irritated with myself
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 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
This post actually covers two days. I came to Andorra yesterday. The bus trip up to Andorra was spectacular. You drive up through the plains and flatlands of France and then you quickly hit the Pyrenees. The travel through the mountains is over lots of switchbacks and up ridge lines. You see snow capped mountains,… Read More Wonderful Trip to Andorra
I went to Terra Tolosa for lunch as usual. As usual, it was very good. I tried a new dish – Enchine du porc which is pork shoulder. It was slow cooked but finished so that it has crispy fat on the top. It was cooked perfectly. I, also, had the Rillettes de Truite (trout).… Read More Meeting Interesting People
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