I had a good but sad day in Toulouse. I finished up my gift buying for friends. I bought chocolate from two of Chocolatiers as I wanted it to be fresh when I gave it to my friends. I bought one box at a chocolatier that I know is local and the other is at… Read More Last Day in Toulouse
I am in the inbetween period when I am still enjoying being in Toulouse but also thinking about returning to Alexandria. My mind had started to plan things in Alexandria so when I get back I will have things to do. I need to build a routine in Alexandria the way I have here in… Read More Inbetween
It was a beautiful day in Toulouse. The wind had stopped, the sun was shining and it was warm. Because of this the city came alive with people out enjoying the Saturday, shopping, picnicking by the river, ambling as only the French can do. I joined the crowds in enjoying the city and the weather.… Read More The weather has turned nice again
I have always hated to be routine and fall into a pattern but Sundays definitely have become both of those. St. Aubin’s farmers market is Sunday morning and closes at 12:30 pm so I have to go earlier in the morning since I go to Church at 12:00 pm. I love the market as it… Read More Sundays are always busy
I am going to a concert on Friday night at the Halle aux grain Friday night and needed to figure out how long it takes to walk from the apartment from the apartment to the concert hall. I looked the concert hall on Google maps and it gave the directions but I do not have… Read More Making progress
The flight from Dulles to Brussels was affected by turbulence – nothing severe but fairly bumpy all the way. It was a good flight overall. I have to say pre-ordering the Asian vegetarian meal is a good option. The food is never dried out and is pretty interesting. You even get a special breakfast with… Read More Arrived in Toulouse
Mainly the day was spent packing, returning the Airbnb to the way I found it (not really much work as I cleaned as I stayed) and doing last minute Christmas shopping. I found the French are not as reliable on opening hours as one may think. I needed one last item on my list and… Read More Final day for this period in Toulouse
This was the last Sunday in Toulouse for this trip. I am hoping it will not be my last Sunday in Toulouse overall. I did my usual activities for a Sunday. I got up early and headed to the St. Aubin’s market. I wanted to buy some olive oil to bring back to Alexandria so… Read More Last Sunday in Toulouse
The first part of the day was doing the usual of eating breakfast, reading and just enjoying the morning. I guess it was similar to my Black Fridays in Alexandria except for my usual brunch with Kathy Dalby and Danielle Romanetti. In the afternoon, I went Christmas shopping in preparation for returning home and the… Read More Good and Interesting Day
Since the French do not celebrate Thanksgiving there was not much of the traditions that one does on Thanksgiving. I decided that I would have duck for lunch and went to Le Petit Quai, one of my favorite small restaurants in Toulouse. I had Parmentier of Duck which is basically similar to Shepherds Pie but… Read More Thanksgiving Day in France
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