Marseille, Resilient After All
To me Marseille’s story is one of resilience. It shows how perseverance conquers adversity.
Barefoot Blogger
Traveling wasn't enough for this free spirited female. I needed to live abroad. Now I am happily living in Uzes, France. My blogs are about my adventures as a post-career, solo woman maneuvering her way through everyday life in France and on travels to various parts of the world. I hope you enjoy my adventures, photography and the people and places I run into along my way.
Home Again In Uzès
After two weeks away at language school in Aix-en-Provence, it’s wonderful to be back home in Uzès. Join me on a morning walk to town. Home in Uzès It’s Wednesday. That means market day in Uzès with local vendors. They bring my favorite tapenades, like anchoïade spread, and […]
Today’s French Lesson: “Parler de l’Amour”
It’s St. Valentine’s Day. What better time to learn French, the language of love? During today’s French lesson at IS Aix-en-Provence we dove into a treasure chest of words and phrases the French use to express their feelings of love. Would your heart go pitter-patter if your loved […]
Learning French: Pétanque, Pastis et Passé Composé
If I had known that learning French is fun, I would have gone to IS-AIX a long time ago. Perhaps it’s fun now because I’m in one of the most beautiful towns in France: Aix-en-Provence. Learning French is fun Perhaps French is fun because I love weekend markets. […]
French Lessons in Aix-en-Provence
If I could choose any place in the world for French lessons, it would be Aix-en-Provence. Just being here makes me feel like speaking French. The cozy cafes… Elegant courtyards with fountains… …and colorful neighborhood markets. The language will surely sink in. French lessons at IS […]
Learning French in Aix-en-Provence. Getting There.
It’s taken five years for the Barefoot Blogger to get to the point where she’s making progress in her new language. Now I’m learning French in Aix-en-Provence.
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.
South of France Memories Tour 2019: Only 4 Spots Left!
Sign up now for the South of France holiday you’ll never forget. While the Barefoot Blogger has been distracted with a move to a new apartment in Uzes and NO wifi, my friend and cohort Patricia Sands has been busy gathering our next new best friends for the […]
Much Ado About French Truffles in Uzès
Uzès is famous for French truffles. Black ones. Pigs and dogs sniff them out from beneath the roots of trees.
5 Years an Expat in France
5 Years an Expat in France. Would you believe? It’s been five years since I started my expat adventure in France. After all this time, I’m as as excited as ever about being here. And not a bit trepidatious at what lies ahead.
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: Renting a French Apartment
When the Barefoot Blogger decided to run off to France, I learned the hard way how to do some of the basics: rent a French apartment, open a bank account and obtain a visa. Here are some expat moving tips.
Moving to France: The Visa
Looks like lots of folks are thinking about moving to France. First, the visa. This post was #1 among blog followers in 2018. Bonne chance!
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.
Visit France? Make a Wish
The holidays are the perfect time to make a wish. Wish for France. If you could visit anywhere in France, where would it be?
A Holiday Gift With Meaning: A Blind Girl’s Dream
Verity Smith inspires me and thousands of others. She gives meaning to so many lives. She needs our help.
Christmas Markets in France : A Day By Day Tour
I’ve heard the very best Christmas Markets are right here in France so I had to check them out for myself. Christmas Markets in France Day by Day Tour If it’s bright holiday lights and decorations, streaming holiday music, and festive foods that make a Christmas market rank […]
Memories Tour Day 12: A Wine Harvest Finale
How do you cap off an unforgettable twelve day tour of the South of France? By taking part in a wine harvest done the old fashion way, of course.
Memories Tour Day 11, Part 2
After a busy morning at Pont du Gard and the quaint pottery town of San Quentin de Poterie, the gals on the South of France Memories You Promised Yourself tour excitedly landed in Uzés.
Memories Tour Day 11, Part 1: French Pottery and Pont du Gard
The ancient Roman aqueduct Pont Du Gard and San Quentin la Poterie were just two stops on Day 11 of the “South of France Memories You Promised Yourself” tour.