So I had my last night of baby-sitting and my last English lesson in Annecy this past week, and two days later, I was suddenly sick with a stupid cold. And then I was outside for 10 hours – in the sun, then wind, then cold – at a barbecue on Saturday, which I’m sure [...]
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Bonne Fête du Travail !
Or Labor Day. Or May Day. Or Day of Protest. Or Lily-of-the-Valley Day. Or go to the movies day. Or yet another excuse for a long weekend day.
Full Story »Do As the French Do (but without the mistakes)
Which city was the capital of Roman and Christian Gaul? a. Nice b. Arles c. Marseille The correct answer is, of course, LYON. But Ross Steele’s When in France, Do as the French Do claims the answer is c. Marseille, even though page 92 clearly states “Lyon, where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, was [...]
Full Story »Semester is over and vacation is here. But why am I still so stressed?
I finished my last class of the semester on Monday and I am now on vacation. Technically I don’t work my regular contract hours again until mid-September when the next school year begins. Though I am working extra hours in June at a conference and proctoring the make-up exams for the other English lectrice who [...]
Full Story »Convenience comes to France in the form of Auchan Drive
I often complain about the lack of convenience in France because I really miss services designed to make your life easier, which seem to be available everywhere in the US (except public transportation…) We have drive-thru windows not only at fast food places, but also at banks and pharmacies. Some stores stay open 24 hours [...]
Full Story »Finally! We’re moving to: CHAMBERY!!!
After months of waiting and worrying, we finally know where we will be for the next 3 years. David found out today that he got placed in Chambéry! I am very excited as of course this means we don’t have to live apart next year. Now we can finally start looking for an apartment and [...]
Full Story »The Punta Cana Post
The Dominican Republic was lovely. We had sun everyday except for the wedding when it rained a little. But as they say in Spanish boda lluviosa, boda dichosa – and in French as well, mariage pluvieux, mariage heureux – a rainy wedding is a happy wedding. So first, let me say ¡Felicidades! and Félicitations ! [...]
Full Story »Back from the Dominican Republic, and back to work
We have made it back to France safely from my brother’s wedding in the Dominican Republic. I will make a real post soon as I am too exhausted to type right now. It’s back to work tomorrow so I’m off to bed. Palm trees on the beach in Punta Cana
Full Story »Off to the Dominican Republic
Bye! Be back Monday night!
Full Story »Les Jardins Secrets de Vaulx
About 30 years ago, a couple (Nicole & Alain) decided to buy and renovate an old, dilapidated farm in the countryside of Vaulx, around 20 km from Annecy. This is what it looks like now. Each grandchild even has their own fountain dedicated to them. Coolest grandparents ever! Les Jardins Secrets is open everyday (even [...]
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