I have been happy to be back in Alexandria and seeing friends. It is amazing that it is so easy in some ways to re-integrate in my life in Alexandria after being away for 2.5 months but also how emotionally difficult it is as well. I went for a walk on Monday morning in hopes… Read More Re-entry to life in Alexandria
I have seven days before I head back to the Alexandria. As I have stated before, it is with mixed emotions that I am leaving. I will be very happy to spend time with my friends who I have missed. I have acquaintances here but not really friends. The language barrier is hard to overcome… Read More It is really getting towards the end.
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
As my time begins to wind down on this stay in Toulouse, I have been reflecting on what I love about being here and what I am going to miss when I am back in Alexandria. The one good thing is that I know I am going to return to Toulouse in the fall so… Read More Things I am going to miss about Toulouse when I return to Alexandria
I went to the St. Aubin’s farmers market as usual to do my weekly shopping. I, generally, buy fruit that I can eat on Sunday and Monday as I go to the other farmers market on Tuesday and get fresh fruit for the rest of the meals until Sunday. I stopped at the olive purveyor… Read More Standard Sunday
Having been retired for almost a year now (10 months) and having decided to spend part of the year in France, I have begun to realize that routine is important in life. When you are working, your life contains a daily routine, get up, have breakfast (possibly), spend 8-10 at work and commuting, come home… Read More Thoughts
I subscribe to a blog from someone who is a British ex-pat living in southern France. They have made the move completely unlike me who so far has not jumped in with both feet but am just putting my toes in. She entitled her blob post When living your holidays becomes your life. After 3… Read More Good realizations about my next chapter and other observations – nothing too deep
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 am Dulles Airport waiting on my flight for my return to Toulouse. I am going back for 2.5 months. I am very excited to return to Toulouse and continue my adventure. I will get to revisit things that I enjoyed the last time I was there and I hope find new and different things… Read More The next episode in Peter’s Next Chapter has begun
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