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...
Post Hysterectomy First Week-Six Months
Today is my 11 day post hysterectomy operation mark, and I feel fabulous. Other than being tired, it has been a breeze.
The last ten days were full of modified activities; mainly writing, reading and shouting recipes from the pullout bed in the living room. Alfonz propped me up with pillows, and surrounding me with massive amount of books, drinks...
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,...
Serendipitous Canal Du Midi Boat Tour
"Our happiest moments as tourists always seem to come when we stumble upon one thing while in pursuit of something else"
If you are lucky this happens.
You are on vacation and all the stars line up for a serendipitous experience. Maybe you are at a resort and the maid brings you back to her house for a home cooked meal...
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...
Wobbly Wine Tours Departs From Capestang
Alfonz scouted the area looking for wineries for our Capestang wine tour. Daily, he jumped on his BMW motorbike, now a well known fixture throughout our village and searched for the ideal places to show tourists. Criteria was being close to the Canal du Midi offering Capestang’s visitors an option to visit Chateaus during their over-night stays. Whether in...
Sanremo Italy – On Route to France from Hungary
After a grueling 7-hour stretch in the van, we find ourselves in handsome Sanremo Italy, our last stop on our 1700-kilometer drive home from Hungary before reaching Capestang France tomorrow afternoon. We went from snow in Hungary, to rain in Slovenia and ended in 15+ in this microclimate piece of heaven.
Located directed on the Italian Riviera, this pleasant...
MUNICIPAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN for CAPESTANG MAYOR – Update
Polard Campaign in Capestang and the Municipal Election for Mayor
March 16th @ 11:00 am at campaign head quarters, across from the Superette Cali Market, the English speaking community of Capestang is invited for an aperitif and an opportunity to talk directly to the English members of the party 'Un Avenir Pour Capestang' led by Pierre POLARD, and guests Valerie...
40 Before 40 Venice Italy – The Floating City of Venice
Venice is remarkable. It has a romantic allure that tops the charts for places to see in the world. The idea of a city on top of water, with canals for roads and little cobblestone footpaths lined with window displays, and festivals like Carnevale and Il Redentore; bring 12-20 million tourists here per year.
Piazza San Marco, Grand Canal, Saint Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge,...
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,...
