My Expat Life – Eco Man I met Richard Neville and his lovely wife Linda when their neighbours were selling their home and fortunately for me, they had the key. Of course most people in Capestang already know who they are, such is life in a typical southern French village where separation is about two…
The Pont du Diable on the Herault River is a beautiful bridge built by Benedict monks back in the first half of the 11th century. On our way to the Clamouse cave we passed by the astonishing Devil’s Bridge, saw the man-made pool created for swimmers and noticed the flocks of people enjoying the sun….
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A day at the zoo on a glorious summer day! Why not? Kittenberger Kálmán Garden and Zoo in Veszprem is where we spent our last day on Lake Balaton. What a lucky shot of a lemur and a tortoise. Housed together, giant old turtles roam and lemur swing from trees entertaining their roommates. The Zoo, founded in…
When I was just a little girl growing up in Duncan British Columbia Canada, my mom showed me how to dig a whole with a little shovel and lovingly place my first marigold in to it. From there she taught me how to take care of our family garden. Our family memories in the garden have a…
What is it about the holidays that ignites that flame for childhood comforts? Memories of; tacky shiny tinsel, mandarin oranges, boxed chocolates, cards hung on a string, watching Christmas movies, smelling the turkey roasting and singing holiday carols. Family gatherings, lovely tables fully spread, family members and good friends drinking in too much cheer, myself…
One of the best things about living in the southern region of France is our proximity to the border. One hour gets us over the Pyrenees and usually better weather in the land of spicy paella, party all night long, deep fried tapas and seafood galore! I have visited Spain many times over the past…
It started with a vision of our family splashing around in a pool, but where? Our garden is far too small unless we take out the shed and the giant palm tree. Last week we said goodbye to the shed, thanks to Mike! Progress! Let The Renovations Begin! Today, a parent from Daniel’s handball took the…
Yes I am being immensely optimistic! Today Mike, the young tree guy, (as apposed to the old tree guy whose coming later this week), came by after one phone call, to check out our palm tree and our options for it and ended up taking the shed. The shed held old school round-up and…