posts from category: Adventures

We’re finally on vacation

We slept in today.  Why do I feel guilty?  Perhaps it’s because I’m not doing much today, Sunday, our day of rest.  It feels different.  You know, at home, we would having a dinner party, playing golf, dashing here and … Keep Reading…

Not much to report

It is Saturday in France.  And it’s the last day of July.  There is change in the air.  August is when everyone leaves wherever they are and goes to wherever they’re going.  Traffic is heavy.  The vegetable place we love … Keep Reading…

An adventure unplanned

I suppose you could make a case for all travel being planned.  “You pays your money and makes your choice”.  There are definite benefits to a completely paid for, all organized for you approach to travel.   They make sure … Keep Reading…

A Day in La Ferte

It’s almost dark here and we managed to stay out of trouble most of the day.  The only adventure we had was when we went to the quincaillerie (hardware store)  looking for a fly swatter.  I’ve decided the change fonts. Perhaps this … Keep Reading…

Random observations of an accidental tourist!!

The French countryside is fabulous.  Every few miles there is a village.  The villages are very old.  All the windows have shutters.  Geraniums are grown here beaucoup!! French people are delightful.  Some more serious than others.  Trying to speak francais … Keep Reading…

From Beaune to Dijon

The world is small, don’t you think?  We’re convinced that it is.  Surprised we haven’t met anyone that we know.  There are lots of Americans here so it wouldn’t be a big surprise.  We almost met Lance Armstrong (meaning we … Keep Reading…