I met Barbara and Emily at the Soclo Maison where they are staying and we slowly walked over to the Place du Capitole and grabbed a bite to eat. I had moules et frites which is one of my favorite meals and I really do not eat it that much in Toulouse. Emily was still… Read More Second day of Emily and Barbara’s visit
As I have stated previously, I have signed up for the Toulouse Half Marathon. I have gotten into full training, which I need to do since I have not run that far since I ran the Toulouse Urban Trail in the spring. There is a Parc that is about 2 miles from my apartment that… Read More The Parc de Garonne is not going to conquer me
I was having one of those days where my mind was going in every direction. I felt like I could not make up my mind about anything. I do not know what causes those days but they happen on occasion. I knew it was one of those days when I wandered around the Marché Victor… Read More One of those days
Today was the first day I had to wear a sweater when I went out walking. It had the feel of an early fall day. The weather was sunny so felt warm when in the sun but in the shade, you definitely needed a sweater. While wandering around, I ran across an outdoor artisanal chocolate… Read More First Day That Felt Like Fall
I know I am unusual but I really enjoy grocery shopping in Toulouse. It is generally so different than grocery shopping in Alexandria. I know I do it the old schools way here in Toulouse so even in Toulouse I am probably not the normal shopper. The idea and reality of shopping almost exclusively at… Read More I know I am unusual
As is usual in Toulouse, there are lots of activities on the weekend, some planned and some random. Here is just a selection of what I saw and enjoyed today. After my stroll and a limonade at a cafe on the banks of the river, I went to Reflets for dinner. Reflets is one of… Read More Typical Saturday in Toulouse
I had lunch at Terra Tolosa which is my usual activity on Thursday. I have become a fixture there which is fun. Thomas told me as I was paying that they were getting an apprentice next week who they are going to train as a server. The apprentice’s goal is to become a sommelier and… Read More Fun day
I was following my try new restaurants resolution and went to Chez Lilly. I had been there once on my first time visiting but had not been back since. It was not completely new but was not a recent meal. I tried it because it was fairly near the apartment and I had gotten caught… Read More First somewhat disappointing meal since I have started coming to France
I broke out of my usual restaurant rut and tried a new restaurant that I had seen in a post on Instagram. The restaurant Le Troquet Garonne was a little farther out than I usually venture – it is about a 1.5 mile walk from my apartment. The walk is very nice as it is… Read More A little more exploration
I was not feeling much motivation so I basically relaxed and read most of the day. There are some days when I just do not feel like doing much so I revert to some hibernation and reading. In the evening, I did head out to the cafe that overlooks the Garonne and had a Panaché.… Read More Slow Day
