What is it about Teachers and September
The view from our apartment. Toulouse What is it about teachers and September? Here I was convinced that I wouldn't darken the door of ... Read More
Passé Composé
Painting by Henri Martin in the Hotel de Ville, ToulouseI am getting into the rhythm of living and learning in Toulouse. We spend four hours ... Read More
What is Canadian Food?
We had a very tough homework assignment today. We are to prepare a Canadian specialty for the class to try. Easier said than done… So ... Read More
No longer One of a Kind
So much for being unique, yesterday Gord and I went out for a mid-day meal with Ruth M. McDonald. No seriously, this is a small ... Read More
Taking it to the Streets
I love how the French take to the street en mass! Today there was a general strike in France in opposition to Sarkozy's pending legislation ... Read More
Velo Toulouse
Toulouse is a city of bikes. They have velo stations everywhere and for very little you can pick up a bike, use it, and return ... Read More
Shiny New Bikes
Gord and I are now the proud owners of two shiny new bikes!!! We gave them a test run on the Canal du Midi this ... Read More
School’s Out
ToulouseTomorrow is our last French class. In three weeks I think I have learned quite a bit. I am far more comfortable speaking in the ... Read More
Rolling out of Toulouse
Today we roll out of Toulouse on the via Arles route of the Camino.My back is still a problem but it is better on a ... Read More
Loving France
Gord chatting with a gentleman on a Roman bridge.Toulouse-L'Isle Jourdain 45kmRight now I am sitting in the sun in a square drinking Pernod and thinking ... Read More