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Back to normal after birthday weekend

I returned to the normal of life after a fun birthday weekend but it is not a bad thing. I cleaned the apartment, did laundry and ran the dishwasher. The three activities basically take the entire day. Not that I have to do anything why the dishwasher takes 3 hours to run but it is… Read More Back to normal after birthday weekend

March 31, 2026 Peter BlairLeave a comment

Unexpected beginning to birthday weekend

I went to Terra Tolosa for lunch as usual on Thursdays. I saw Yochen, the chef and owner for the first time since I have been back. He welcomed me back and explained that the “chef table” was not available during the good weather as they stored the tables for eating on the terrace where… Read More Unexpected beginning to birthday weekend

March 27, 2026 Peter BlairLeave a comment

Fun day and evening

I ran with Run in Toulouse tonight. It was a good run. Marc and Hugo convinced me to run with the hour long run at a 6:00 km pace (that works out to about a 9:00 mile pace). I was able to run the whole way at a reasonable pace. I was not sure it… Read More Fun day and evening

March 25, 2026 Peter BlairLeave a comment

Getting Settled and Rediscovering Toulouse

This morning I got up and headed to the local boulangerie to grab a chocolatine (pain au chocolat) as I did not have any food for breakfast. I, also, stopped at Carrefours for milk and orange juice. Some of the tea I had bought on my last stay was still in the apartment so I… Read More Getting Settled and Rediscovering Toulouse

March 20, 2026 Peter BlairLeave a comment

Last day for this episode in my next chapter

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

December 2, 2025 Peter Blair2 Comments

Thanksgiving but not Thanksgiving

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

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 Peter BlairLeave a comment

Making the last of my time for this visit

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

November 26, 2025 Peter BlairLeave a comment

Disappointed that it did not snow

I felt that I was back in Washington today as the weather forecast called for snow but then none materialized. That seems to be the norm for the DC area and maybe it is the same for Toulouse. It did feel winter like most of the day. I cannot complain because it is late November… Read More Disappointed that it did not snow

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Peter BlairLeave a comment

Another nice day

I went to lunch at Reflets for lunch. It has become one of my preferred restaurants in Toulouse. I have made reservations for dinner on my last night in Toulouse there. Most restaurants are not open on Monday but Reflets is so it worked out great for me as I can have dinner at a… Read More Another nice day

November 19, 2025 Peter BlairLeave a comment

My constant quest

I run often in the Parc de Garonne. It is just over two miles along the banks of the Garonne to get to the entrance of the Parc. The Parc is a large open area with running, biking, walking and riding trails. One side of the running routes is along the banks of the Garonne… Read More My constant quest

November 18, 2025 Peter BlairLeave a comment

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