We got back home on 4 January after a month in the US, so what has it been like? First off it has been pretty cold most of the time, morning temperatures in the 20sF, we even had a dusting of snow. We try to use our wood stove as little as possible, it is…
Tag: Normandie
Eating back in Normandie
When traveling we seek out good food, it is one of the most important things for us. I would rather find a good restaurant than visit most museums. Back home food continues to be a priority. We focus on vegetarian meals and seafood. Thankfully we can eat quite well here at La Thebauderie and our…
Off to the south of France
After a few weeks at home we are off again, this time to the south of France. The weather was wet for a few days then it got quite hot. My new studio and paints got a bit of a work out. Jimmy Buffett died on the first of September, quite a shock to me…
Rustic Realities
We moved to Normandie from a modern townhouse-condo in Harbour Pointe, Mukilteo, Washington. It was complete with walking paths, yard maintenance, and a two car garage. Now we live in very rural France. It has been quite a change, and we have enjoyed it. Yet, the reality of our rustic life is ever present. This…
Paris & A Surprising B’day Gift
Monday morning we took the Normandie SNCF train from Gare Montparnasse to Flers. Then just a 30 minute drive and we were home. It seems as if automne has arrived, though next week does have a couple of warm days in the forecast. Sunday morning I got one last sketch in over un café near…
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