I woke up a little tired as I think the travel and all the activities had caught up with me. I have gone from being fairly sedentary (running a couple times a week but driving almost everywhere else) to being a walker again. Since I have been back in Toulouse, I have averaged 15k steps… Read More Fun but relaxed day
This morning, I got up at a reasonable hour after a good night’s sleep. My attempt to fight jet lag worked last night. I hope that it will work until I have conquered jet lag. After I got up, I had a leisurely breakfast, posted to the blog and got ready to head out. I… Read More Getting Settled
The trip to Toulouse was no problem. The flights were basically on time, we arrived in Toulouse 10 minutes lates but that was nothing. The flight from Washington to Paris was early and that gave me time to grab a glass of orange juice in the Air France lounge which I needed as I felt… Read More Trip to Toulouse and First Day Back
At this time a week from today, I will be eating dinner at Le Panache in Toulouse. As those of you who have read the blog know, Le Panache is my home away from home in Toulouse. I look forward to dinner there because of the food but more so because of Ervim and Enzo.… Read More About to start the next episode of this chapter of life
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 did a final good cleaning of the apartment. I want to make sure I can return so want to these things in good order. The apartment is easy to clean as it has tile floors and composite floors so vacuuming and mopping the floors is very easy. Also, the decor is minimalist so there… Read More Preparing for my departure.
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
