Bringing Down the White Picket Fence
A Couple's Quest to Live Globally
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I’ve got three important words for today: Willi’s Wine Bar. Today, after sleeping in late and missing breakfast, we set out in search of a good place to have lunch. Willi’s Wine Bar has been high on Paul’s list for quite awhile now and since I am always more than willing to get a little lost for good food, we went out in search of Willi and his all too cool wine… Read More
Dinner was so good tonight that Paul was frequently caught dipping his bread into my crock of cassoulet. Surprising since he was sure he wouldn’t like cassoulet and opted for foie gras ravioli instead. And while his ravioli was tasty, it was also very rich. My cassoulet, on the other hand, was right on and, as a result, Paul is already planning his trip back to Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie so… Read More
Despite the sunshine that lit up the city well until 10pm last night, we turned in early unable to fight the exhaustion any longer. Earlier in the evening we watched most of the Euro 2012 final soccer game huddled in front of our miniature flat screen while munching on mini toasts with black olive tapenade. It was quite a relaxing and quiet way to spend our first evening in Paris. Although we… Read More
From our little Parisian space, three stories high in the 1st arrondissement (we’ve got some serious steps), Paul and I have finally begun our much anticipated French adventure! We are bubbling over with curiosity, but too jet lagged at this very minute to do much about it. We are tired, yet totally intrigued. We are stuck between the physical need to take a nap and the yearning to explore the city waiting… Read More
Lately, I can’t stop thinking about baguettes. I think about coffee, croissants, and cheese a lot too. But mostly, I’m consumed by baguettes. I’m eager for that warm, succulent taste of crunchy French perfection I experienced on my last visit. We are living in Paris this summer in the 1st arrondissement. We’ve had our little Parisian residence picked out and reserved for almost a year now. As you can see, that’s left… Read More
Yes, we finally pulled it off, the long awaited, much anticipated family Christmas Cruise. After years of talk and endless jokes about the possibility of it never happening, nine very grateful family members, boarded a ship bound for warmer weather on Christmas Eve 2011. We never looked back. While swimming in paradise on Christmas Day, in 85 degrees of sunshine and water so clear I could see my toes, my niece Amanda… Read More
I must confess: I’m in love with NYC. My love grows even stronger in the fall. I always tell Paul that if we accidentally fall into a goldmine, I want a place in NYC…I want the steps, the flowers on the stoop, and my favorite market down the street. Then Paul reminds me we’ve actually fallen face first in a money pit thanks to the precious gift of inheritance. It is then,… Read More
Venezia… When you hear the word Venice, what automatically comes to mind? Wait, let me guess…a gondola? That used to be the first word that came to my mind too. But now, I’ve been there. So, what do I associate Venice with now? Crazed crowds of people. Unfortunately, that’s the impression I’ve been left with. Venice is unique and beautiful. It’s a place everyone should see at least once in their lifetime…. Read More
This is where we stayed in Florence… This being reason #1 why I loved Florence more. Reason #2… When you dream Italy, isn’t this what comes to mind? Reason #3… You have to pass this to get there. Firenze is Tuscany. Enough said. We took a high-speed train from Rome to Florence. This is modern transportation at its finest. Pay a little extra to get a First Class ticket and you get… Read More
Why Roma? I married a man who keeps his promises, no matter what the cost. It’s one of the many qualities I adore about him. From the little everyday promises, like doing the dishes after dinner, to the even larger promises, most of which he will never take credit for. What does this have to do with our trip to Roma? Everything. Years ago Paul and his mother went to Paris. At… Read More
Bringing Down the White Picket Fence 