Bringing Down the White Picket Fence
A Couple's Quest to Live Globally
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Provence…sigh… Blame my lack of blogging on the South of France. We just returned to Paris from our little “vacation on vacation”, a luxurious retreat to Saint Remy de Provence. Two years of marriage equals two sweet and delicious days of celebration in French paradise. Our only regret is we didn’t stay a week. I suggest if you are planning to walk down the aisle and say “I do” anytime soon, you… Read More
If you are wondering why I’m not blogging, this is the reason… Le Vallon de Valrugues and Spa hooked us up with a surprise “Happy 2 Year Anniversary” upgrade, complete with a private terrace and our very own swimming pool. Yes, you read that correctly, our very own swimming pool. I’m still pinching myself in disbelief… Saint Remy de Provence is just a little slice of heaven here on Earth… http://www.vallondevalrugues.com/
Find joy in the blunders, find joy in the blunders… Paris is dreamy with its dazzling tower, glistening lights, decadent food, and cozy cafes. Even the rain is romantic. Yet let’s be real. Paris isn’t perfect and neither are we. Here’s one of many posts devoted to our blunders, our mishaps, our unusual observations, and our causes for concern…all of which have added just a touch of spice to an already amazing… Read More
I apologize for not updating the blog in the last few days. I’ve got several good reasons for not being able to write: 1. While living it up like a Parisian, I was in the midst of selling and closing on my aunt’s house in NJ. This is a house I inherited two years ago and have been trying to sell, rather unsuccessfully, ever since. Of course, all the important stuff happens while… Read More
So here I was worried about packing enough shoes and, as it turns out, I should have been more concerned about packing appropriately for the weather. Today’s high temperature was a blustery 65 degrees with tonight’s low predicted to be about 57! Turns out my feet are just fine. I’ve just got a serious on and off case of the goosebumps. I know, I know, take my story walking right? I’m sure… Read More
We went to the Centre Pompidou this morning, a modern and contemporary art museum featuring legendary artists like Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, and Jackson Pollack, to name just a few. We also got the opportunity to see a series of photographs by Robert Doisneau, the photographer featured in the coffee table book I mentioned in my post about Les Halles. His photos of Paris from the 1940’s are realistic black and white… Read More
Happy 4th of July USA! You would be happy to hear that the cafes just down the street from our apartment are proudly displaying their red, white, and blue! They’ve got streamers, American flags, and lots of people, all with a good excuse to party and eat a cheeseburger! And Bruce Springsteen is here! It doesn’t get much more American than that! As you can see, Bruce’s concert is complet, or… 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
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
Bringing Down the White Picket Fence 