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The Best of What’s To Come
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A Summer in France. The Best of What’s To Come. August 9, 2011. Nine sleeps left and then it’s time to make the long trek back to Toronto. Going home means getting back to reality…this I am not looking forward to. I am, however, excited to get back to some sort of normalcy (whatever that is). The beds here have been okay – a little lumpy. But that’s to be expected. It’s a rental after-all. I can’t wait to get back to the gym and a regular workout regime. My body misses it. I seriously (no j...I’m a...
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Fiesta Marseillan
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A Summer in France. August 7, 2011. We hung around the village all day today. We took my parents on a really long walk (almost 5 km) to the lighthouse. I was pointing out all my favourite houses to Mom. She always says she’s be more than happy to live in our guest house (which by the way, doesn’t exist – yet ). It’s not one of my favourite restaurants in the hood (good – yes), but it is nice and the service is excellent. There is one waitress that works there, and she is fantastic. Sh...My Dad decided to...
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Chris Part Deux
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A Summer in France. August 8, 2011. Picture of Chris as he is writing this entry. I guess I am half geek too! I’ve decided to let Chris guest post again on the blog. (I guess his driving has been okay.) Enjoy – I think he may have written a short novel below. Here is He Said, She Said Part 2. Bien aller. (They say this a lot here in Marseillan.). The beach will probably be a daily ritual from now until we go home. Gotta maximize our natural Vitamin D intake. Didn’t you know that’s why...But today we gave...
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Bikes, Beaches & Battles
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A Summer in France. Bikes, Beaches & Battles. August 11, 2011. The countdown has begun…we only have a few days remaining in Marseillan. We’ve decided to take things easy and hang around this wonderful village. We rented some bikes with kids’ seats. My god – a little daunting riding with Angel #2 on the back. I’ve never done that before. My abs are working overtime balancing for two. Angel #2 assures me I’m doing a great job. I really don’t think the Devils have any idea how lucky they really are...
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Giant Omelette
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A Summer in France. August 6, 2011. All day Chris was trying to convince me that tonight’s party in the square down by the port was a Guinness Book of World Records party. Turns out there is a company that goes around France making a massive omelette for crowds. Seriously – tonight was a GIANT OMELETTE party. And by giant, I mean – 5000 eggs were used to make one omelette. Chives were also added to the mix – you know, for flavour. We ran into a British couple who recognized us from back in June at the Ja...
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Home Sweet Home
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A Summer in France. August 13, 2011. After a long flight, we are finally home in Toronto. Our mini-retirement complete. Back to life and reality. Only I’ve decided to create a new reality. I’m re-inventing myself and my life…my family will have to come along for the ride. I’m going to take more risk, try new things and start planning our next mini-retirement. PS – You can now find me on my new blog site, SimplyVanessa.com. Come visit me there Monday. I’m hoping to have the site of...Welcome to the blog!
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Fete de l’Huitres
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A Summer in France. Fete de l’Huitres. August 5, 2011. Im a young Picasso in training. I wanted to take my parents to the Jardin de Naris. This was our second time dining at this restaurant. This time I made sure to reserve a spot out on the back patio (aka jardin). It’s all kinds of charming…only problem…people can smoke out there! During dinner we were taking photos. Angel # 2 said, “Mom you got to put that up on Facebook”. This is where it is at, people. Even the youngest of yo...After dinner we heade...
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A Summer in France — — Page 2
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A Summer in France. Noilly Prat & Le Glacier. August 3, 2011. Reminder: My blogs are a week behind schedule. My parents left on Monday morning for Nice. They emailed to say they are having a blast.] My parents are in town now. We are so happy to see them. Unfortunately, it rained all day. This is actually the first time it’s rained / thunderstorm during the […]. Keep reading →. August 2, 2011. Keep reading →. August 1, 2011. Time really does go very fast! Keep reading →. July 31, 2011. Keep reading →.
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Farewell Marseillan
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A Summer in France. August 12, 2011. Tomorrow we go home – sniff, sniff. My blog is no longer a week behind schedule. I’m real-time now. I have to admit that I’m sad to say goodbye to Marseillan. This village has been so good TO us – it has been so good FOR us. I’m going to miss the lazy days we spent lying around, taking strolls through the village, meeting locals and speaking French. I’m also going to miss the mix of people we have met here from all over Europe. It’s been fun! These breaks don’t ...
