When the GPS took us through Royan to take the ferry across the estuary to arrive at Lacanau-Océan, we were a bit confused. Sir had mapped out the trip ahead of time, and fully expected to drive through Bordeaux. The GPS had us get off the autoroute early and head into the towns. So my husband thought, “Perhaps there’s a… Read More
This post teaches you how to grow lavender. Have you ever thought about growing it in your garden? I mean, why should those people in the South of France have all the fun? It’s super easy to do, but there are a few things you should know. For one thing, the growing part. Don’t start the plants from seed, as it’s… Read More
This is what farmers do when they want to have pretty nails for the upcoming BlogHer conference in New York City. Surgical gloves to dig up the potatoes! Not a very green thing to do, but then BlogHer only comes once a year. (Unless you’re attending BlogHer Food or BlogHer Europe). Oh! You didn’t know BlogHer Europe existed? Well it… Read More
The alternate, albeit less interesting, title is: Summer Days. If you are even remotely familiar with Paris, you will know that La Seine (pronounced La Senn) is the river that runs through Paris and continues on to its outlying suburbs. Les seins (pronounced lay seh, with an eh that sounds like you’re shrugging your shoulders and saying it’s just… Read More
I’m sorry to say that this post is just like one of those rides at the amusement park. You know – the swings that you sit in, that rise up very high and soar outwards, going around and around until you’re dizzy? But that is what my life has become, and it’s not surprising that the words are soaring out… Read More
I wish I were young enough to do this. Don’t you? PS Since I wasn’t able to address any of the lovely comments you left me on the last post, I feel I should clarify that we did not, in fact, actually stay in that castle on the cliff. We’re really rather ordinary people, you know. PPS I’m back –… Read More
