House Hunters, Where Are They Now?
Eighteen months after we moved into our home, the House Hunters TV show contact us again, asking if we want to do a, ‘Where are they now?’- show. Here is our casting video.
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I Concede to Cheese – French Raclette
For all you cheese lovers out there, imagine dinner consisting of mass quantities of melted cheese poured over boiled potatoes served with a variety of deli meats. Maybe some pickles on the side, eggs or even vegetables to round out the meal usually served with wine. The…
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Having a Hysterectomy Before 40 In France – What To Expect
Hysterectomy on the French medical system- Once I had my diagnosis, I won’t lie, it took me a long time to figure out how I felt about hysterectomy before 40. Sure, like most of us, I read everything I could find about my illness, tried to find alternative options and make an educated decision based on the…
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The Haunted Covenant Inn & Falkland Palace
Falkland Fife has a population of just over 1100 and is Scotland’s first conservation village. In 1300AD, the village was called Parish of Kilgour. When I first heard the name it rang a bell, and after searching the net, I found that Mark Kilgour is a character in the Henderson’s boys novel series by Robert…
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August Five Day Fete
Fête d’été was the highlight of our first summer living in the Languedoc. In Capestang, the celebrations run Thursday-Sunday and this year falls on August 1st – 5th. Last year, on three separate stages near Jean Jaurés Square ran different musical venues in the afternoon and the evenings throughout the festival. Tables and chairs were…
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Write for a Magazine – 40 Before 40
Another 40 before 40 goal is ticked off my list. I actually think this is two separate goals. I have been writing for BBB Midi since last year, a local Languedoc publication that lets people, like myself, share experiences with their readers. They have a fellow blogger who writes Tales from the Shop Floor as…
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Summer Solstice, Capestang’s War Of The Cafes
“The things we did last summer, I will remember all winter long.” S. Cahn A summer solstice is an astronomical event that occurs when the Sun reaches its highest excursion relative to the celestial equator on the celestial sphere. In other words, the sun at high noon…
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Diet Goals – Drop a Few Pounds, 40 Before 40 List
In France, eating is a serious art form and a national sport. – Julia Childs I promised myself never to diet again, but still wish to drop the few pounds I gained while mom was visiting Capestang over the winter. I found myself incredibly inspired after meeting Kristen Macgregor; a Canadian woman staying in our…
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Parking Meters Downtown Budapest
The system has a flaw! The parking system is mapped out into sections. And strictly enforced. There are hotspots for tickets and the ticket centre knows exactly where they are located. Their employees circle these streets and most certainly will give you a lovely 6000 HUF ticket in a wee plastic bag pinned under your…
