the space between
I came to France with a path uncharted. Well, that is to say, I had a place to stay and a couple of ideas of what I would like to [...]
the last drag
I'm in my last weeks of living in Paris. I am trying to take it all in. I use a cigarette analogy to title this post, appropriate for Paris, but [...]
Lascaux, Eyrignac, Bergerac wine estates
My time in Dordogne expanded beyond the dusk/dawn bat watch and dreams of being a purveyor of rocks. I had excellent day trips to all areas of the region, each [...]
Ah, the country…
Ah, the country life...something to behold. The green rolling hills, fragrant fruit trees, historic churches, sunflowers and vineyards. It is a welcome retreat from life in Paris. Yes, a welcome [...]
Étretat, Honfleur & Deauville
Normandy proved to be a treat for me; I did quite a bit of travel in the region - west to east and back again, and again. After experiencing the [...]
WWII Normandy – part 2
In early August I spent a week in Normandy and several days touring the World War II historical sites. If you missed last week's post, I started my tour of [...]
WWII Normandy – part 1
Part of my trip north in August was to explore the history of World War II. You may have guessed, my true interest does not lie with artillery or military [...]
Mont-Saint-Michel
I kicked off my first afternoon in Normandy with a trip to le Mont-Saint-Michel. This has been a spot I have always wanted to visit on my trips to Paris, [...]
la rentrée
Paris has been on vacation and offers no apologies for it. Starting in July, but more commonly in August, the city's permanent residents empty out. Shops and restaurants close for [...]
mid-year checkpoint
More than half the year has passed since I arrived in Paris. As I look back, the months seem to have flown by, but on a daily basis I don't [...]
champions du monde
Paris...France for that matter, is in heaven. Riding a high that may last four years, but perhaps another twenty; which may be the cadence for Les Blues World Championship wins. [...]