Tag Archives: France

Bring on the Cold!

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

We are now set for the rest of the winter. Despite some skepticism from our neighbors concerning our ability to find a reliable bois de chauffage purveyor this late in the season, we got our wood delivery this week. Good … Continue reading →

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Road Trip in Spain – The Long Drive Home

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

Turbulent weather across Spain and France makes a dramatic drive back to Nimes. Blue sky entering France.

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The OFII Stamp – Completing the Long Term Visa Process

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

It’s official. We have completed the last step in the long term visa process and are free to stay in France until next summer. What a relief not to have to think about this anymore. This has been on my … Continue reading →

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Baking American Cookies in a French Kitchen

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

What is more American than homemade chocolate chip cookies? An easy thing I could make in our French kitchen for the people I wanted to thank before returning to the US. In general I avoid trying to make anything too … Continue reading →

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Thuir Spring Market, Southern France

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Written May 13, 2012 A sunny Sunday morning in mid-May bopped down to Thuir to check out the Marché Gourmand de Printemps (The Spring Gourmand Market). We were hoping to pick-up a few things for Sunday dinner but discovered this … Continue reading →

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Hike to the Abbey of St Michel de Cuixa, France

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Snowcapped mountains, a fromagerie and a visit to a pretty mountain abbey make for a lovely afternoon on the trail. The only thing missing is the crusty bread and wine. Bring your own for a superb French picnic. This 14 … Continue reading →

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Collioure France – Best Anchovies in the World?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Collioure, a quaint colorful seaside town lies on the Mediterranean just 20 miles north of the Spanish border. A lovely place to stroll the streets of the old town, soak up some sun and indulge in the great seafood, especially … Continue reading →

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Vineyard Walk – Planèzes, France

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

25 kilometer north of Ille-sur-Tet in the pretty wine valley of Agly discover a walking tour through the vineyards in and around Planèzes and Rasiguères (15 kilometers west of Estagel). According to my guidebook, grapes typically grown in this region include … Continue reading →

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Rain Cloud over Ille-sur-Tet – Literally

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Watching the rain come in over our little village.

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Hike to Eglise de Comes with Views of Canigou, France

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Marveling at the picturesque village of Eus perched on a hilltop, one imagines that this town was specifically designed to afford every inhabitant a view of the highest peak in the eastern Pyrenees, Canigou, just across the valley. As the … Continue reading →

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