Monthly Archives: January 2012

Vive le Vent d’Hiver

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We took advantage of the brilliant winter sunshine and Mediterranean climate today by spending our Sunday afternoon at the beach. There were families, retired couples, dog-walkers, and kite flyers walking outside. The wind was vivacious, stirring everything into motion. A … Continue reading

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Offensive French Seal

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Brian had an amusing conversation with our five-year old after collecting him from maternelle (kindergarten) today. As soon as he got home, he shared the conversation with me, an amused grin on his face. Brian: How was school today, buddy? … Continue reading

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I can ride a two wheeler now!

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Dear Auntie Renee, I learned how to bike with two wheels in Agde (last September). And it’s so, so fun! I love it. It’s like my dream come true. I bike at school with it, and I can do a … Continue reading

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The Importance of School Lunches in France

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Written by Jenn “Monsieur, you send your son to school with a sandwich?!” an offended canteen staff spat disbelievingly from his cultured French collar. Judging my husband as ignorantly uncivilized with her incredulous expression, the atmosphere grew guillotine tense. In … Continue reading

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Pictures of the Chouara Tannery in Fez, Morocco

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The Chouara Tannery in Fez, Morocco is the oldest tannery in the world. It dates as far back as the 11th century, where the processing of mainly sheep and goat hides (some cow, and camel too) has remained unchanged for about … Continue reading

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