La Grotte de Clamouse
What is so amazing about going deep into a cave on the side of a mountain? For us it is to imagine just how long it took to form.
At La Grotte de Clamouse one part of the cave is over a million years old; while some mineral formations are 100,000 years old for a single icicle shaped creation hanging...
Mont D’or Formage et Saucisse de Morteau
We join our friends, Daniel's handball coach, his family, and their 4 kids, for another beautiful meal.
Mont D'or is located on the Swiss boarder, a huge ski mountain, and world renown. And C, the father of the family, happens to be from this region in France, known for their cheese, the cheese that fondue is traditionally made from.
Cheese and...
Pescatarian in France?
As part of my ‘40 before 40 goal list’, our family has decided to cut back on meat.
We have three families in our life that are good examples on how to cut back on meat from our diets. It may be a coincidence that all three are thirty-something couples who raise their children with health in mind. It doesn't...
Bike Riding the Canal du Midi – 40 Before 40
Since moving to southern France, we have pointed many tourists to the Canal du Midi for a relaxing bike ride along the shady tree covered path, where you make your own breeze on a hot summer's day.
Except one problem... I never did it before today!
Another tick? off my 40 before 40 list, Alfonz and I celebrate our last day...
House Hunters Return – Where Are They Now?
I have a beef!
I read about House Hunter's International online, and saw some negative comments about the show. Some people are posting that the stories are fabricated! WHAT!! One person went on to say that many of the young people move to other countries without any real knowledge of the country they are moving to; not the politics, economy,...
My Last Worry – Carte Vitale
Moving to a new country comes with its' worries. New language, new people, and new customs and that is aside from setting the children up with everything they need with school and so forth.
Back when we meticulously completed our 'TO DO List' when moving to France, once here and settled into our new life, we started a new list,...
Sagrada Familia Basilica – Barcelona Spain
If you do one thing outside of budget on your trip to Barcelona, go inside Sagrada Familia Temple. The large Catholic Church draws tourist from around the world. In 2010 Pope Benedict XVI declares the temple a minor Basilica.
The unfinished work by Antoni Gaudi is different than any other church. Its vastness alone is note worthy but with light...
Do You Dream Of Your Name In Lights?
Alfonz and I dropped Angelina off at school by 9:00am and then we made our way directly to Toulouse.
It took us over 2 hours to get there, but I was pretty excited about the adventure I was about to start in Budapest Hungary, as an actual paid travel writer.
For years, I have been writing for free, getting my name...
The Haunted Covenant Inn & Falkland Palace
Falkland Fife has a population of just over 1100 and is Scotland's first conservation village. In 1300AD, the village was called Parish of Kilgour. When I first heard the name it rang a bell, and after searching the net, I found that Mark Kilgour is a character in the Henderson's boys novel series by Robert Muchamore. I...
Having a Hysterectomy Before 40 In France – What To Expect
Hysterectomy on the French medical system- Once I had my diagnosis, I won't lie, it took me a long time to figure out how I felt about hysterectomy before 40. Sure, like most of us, I read everything I could find about my illness, tried to find alternative options and make an educated decision based on the information. Simple equation, applied...
