What the heck is a change junkie? When the term ‘change junkie’ applies to me, I would say I am a person who is always looking for new information, a person who is never content with what is going on around but instead searches for the next project. I get a wee rush not knowing what is around the next…
The fascination continues as visitors from around the world book a variety of electric boats, leisure barges, yachts and luxury holidays to take their turn cruising down the Canal Du Midi, here in France. Canal du Midi, a historical site with 200-year-old majestic plane trees…
How to Make Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup Daniel has informed he only likes broccoli after an attempt at forcing asparagus down his throat. It was not my shiniest parental moment, and he won the battle but I will win the war! Daniel will be a vegetable lover when he grows up, if it is…
‘The Midi fires the senses; makes your hand agile, your eye sharp, your brain clearer,’ wrote Van Gogh. He couldn’t get enough of the light in this region and Picasso and Cézanne soon followed. This quote comes to mind whenever I think of the artistic draw of France. The southern region in particular brings talented…
Market Day, Capestang Rain or shine the people come in droves with satchel in hand to fill at the market. On Wednesday and Sunday’s, located in the town square, the market has a full range of fresh products, and cooked foods, as well as odds and ends to offer visitors a wide range of shopping…
La Rambla is the main walking strip that takes you between the Plaza Catalunya near the sea to the Gothic quarter and the neighbourhood of El Rava in Barcelona Spain. Over one kilometre long it is located in the best tourist section of the city. With its tree lined shaded promenade and kiosks, you can…
World Rally Championships, WRC, WRC-2, WRC-3, Junior WRC class races compete each year in the beautiful beachside community of Salou Spain. I found this particularly amusing. During our Port Aventura vacation, Alfonz noticed the signs and set up for the 12th annual World Rally Championships, and…
How to Pack Your Carry-On Bag in 10 Easy Steps I travel light. And a carry-on bag is all you really need. #1 Check the weather forecast By planning your trip in advance, you can foresee what you might classify as necessities on your travels, and not over pack items, in the group ‘just in…
Happy New Year!! May you find peace and love in every moment in the new year. It is that time of year again to make your resolutions list. So many people forget about their goals come Easter, but the best thing to do is keep your list in sight on the refrigerator to see it everyday until…
As part of my ‘40 before 40 goal list’, our family has decided to cut back on meat. We have three families in our life that are good examples on how to cut back on meat from our diets. It may be a coincidence that…