I had a nice and low-key last day in San Diego. Tom and Jake came up to Pacific Beach and we took a long walk along the Pacific. I think we did about 6 miles total. After grabbing a nice breakfast/brunch. We headed to downtown San Diego where Tom lives. Both Jake and Tom are… Read More Last day in San Diego and trip home
Liam and I went for a four mile run from the Airbnb cottage to the beach. We ran along the promenade south. The sun had not come out as the marine layer of clouds had not burned off. It is always great to run along the ocean. After the run, Tom and Jake picked us… Read More Day Three, San Diego
Liam was nice and went out and got us some breakfast pastries and coffee and tea. We enjoyed a relaxing morning at the Airbnb. Tom and Jake came and picked us up and we drove up to Torrey Pines State Park for a hike. Torrey Pines is definitely a beautiful and popular hiking location. It… Read More Second day in San Diego
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
I had a good trip home. It was long as to be expected. I left the apartment at 8:30 am ESTi/2.:30 am EDT and arrived at my house at 18:15EDT/00:15 EST so it was an 18 hour day of travel. The travel included multiple forms of transportation – walk from apartment to the Navette bus… Read More Trip Home
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
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