Memories Tour Interrupted
On the eighth day of the South of France Memories Tour with author Patricia Sands and sixteen lovely ladies, I ended up in a French hospital.
My French Life: Interrupted
My French life doesn’t always go as planned. I thought I would take a short visit to the States, Now I know how little control I have of of my life.
Life in France: Managing Expectations
It’s been ten years since my “Great Adventure” in Uzès began. Truthfully, I’m amazed I’m still here. It all has to do with managing expectations. The Beginning Uzès on that Saturday morning ten years ago was more than I expected. The weekly market was in full swing. The circular street surrounding the historic Uzès district […]
The Wild, Wonderful Occitanie Region: The Camargue
The Occitanie Region and the Camargue Aigues-Mortes is the town that is the gateway to the Occitanie region of the Camargue. The walled city’s history of Kings and crusades is as impressive as its past.” From its earliest days, Aigues-Mortes was significant for its salt fields and location bordering the Mediterranean Sea. However, last year’s […]
Memories Tour. Here We Go Again.
Yesterday I left for Nice from Uzès for the 2019 Memories Tour of the south of France. Patricia Sands beat me there by a day after spending a few days in Paris with friends joining our tour
Back to France … Home Again in Uzès
Sometimes, it seems that I’m being unappreciative to my family I visit in the US. But when I return back to France again, I can’t believe how happy I feel. I’m at home. But at the same time, I’m on a great adventure. For now, I’ve reveled in spending time with my adorable grandchildren in […]
Packing tips for the 60+ solo female traveler
Traveling solo means there’s no one to help with the bags. What you take, you carry. I’m trying my best to pack light when I travel. There are lots of ways to do it. By sharing some of the ways I cut down on what I carry, I hope you’ll share some of your packing […]
Moving to France: Patience
I’m not a very patient person. Never have been. When I moved to France I knew it would try my patience.
Moving to France: Healthcare
One of the most asked questions for this American expat in France is about healthcare. “What do you do about healthcare when moving to France?”
Moving to France: The Drama
Five years ago the Barefoot Blogger started the extraordinary journey to live in France. Remembering some of my early days moving to France, drama, and friends is so much fun.