So it begins… Following the adventures of the Golden Girls on the whirlwind tour of France and Italy will be a challenge. We are 3 crazy, fearless women with more energy and curiosity than we should at this age. 4 Days in Uzès Day 1-4 Four days in […]
France To Italy When ex-pats told me living in France draws many visitors, I had no idea how true it was. Since returning to Uzès in April, friends have come to see me that I haven’t seen in years…and I love it! After a two–day visit with a […]
The Nimes Arena Imagine revisiting the Roman Games of Augustus Caesar’s time. Now, place yourself in the spot where the “games” were held. Then add the fanfare, color, and a raving crowd. Such just happened this weekend in the Arena in Nimes. Battle re-enactments are popular in the […]
It’s officially tourist season by the first of May in Uzès. The shops that closed for winter are open. The town is becoming lively again with art shows and fun things to fill your day. Art, Food, and Mustang Sally Last week I was off to visit Geoffrey […]
Traveling by train from Uzès to Nice for the weekend was too much of a good thing to pass up. If the chance to visit with friends wasn’t enough, the low-cost train fare made the trip a “must.” A friend from North Carolina accompanied her daughter to Nice […]
France Bound Getting back to life in France means a stopover in London is a must! A stop in London may not be the fastest way to return to Uzès, France, but it’s definitely fun. With no actual schedule except to meet traveling friends heading to visit Uzès […]
Single in France Saying farewell to family and friends in the US for the next chapter of “single living in France.” It’s been almost four months since I left my adopted home in France. As excited as I was to get to the States for the holidays and […]
Time to think seriously about my return to France. A bout with shingles, the birth of a first grand-baby, and many happenings that would make great stories to share have kept me busy the last few months. But since most of you joined the adventures of the Barefoot […]
Stop in Paris A two-day stop in Paris is never enough time to spend in Paris. Perhaps I tried to squeeze in too much. My brain was overloaded. The short visit to Paris on my first visit back to the USA seemed to be going as planned. […]
Homesick Expat in France I’ve been trying to decide how to write that I’m a homesick expat in France. There! I just said it. You’re right if you think I’m a “fearless traveler” who can take off immediately and take on a life-changing journey. But I’m not […]
On a cold, wintry day it’s good to remember the hot, summer days in Sete, France.
One of the main reasons I moved to France was to experience the French way of life. What I’ve learned so far has given me eco-friendly, economical and sure-fire ways to solve some vexing problems … like how to: 1. Treat cold sores Remember hearing about the “medicine man” […]
When I was first considering the move to Uzes, France, a new friend mentioned the “wind” in the winter, Le Mistral. Since she chooses to return to her home in London each year from late September until April, I figured the “wind” was a convenient rationale, rather than […]
Now that I’m settled in France, I’m beginning to understand why I love it here. I’m a hopeless romantic. It didn’t happen by accident that I live in a tower apartment. I’m a princess. Or at least, I always wanted to be one. If I had long hair, […]
I’ve always wanted to visit Paris or London for Christmas. The thought of Paris Christmas Lights or London, decked in holiday lighting, is thrilling. Paris Christmas Lights Since I’m only two hours away by fast train to Paris, I decided I’d check out the Paris Christmas lights. London […]
Christmas Market in Uzes is an annual event that residents and visitors eagerly await. It’s the time when everyone knows they can find favorite holiday foods and unique handmade gifts. Mid-December Uzes stages a Christmas Market that no one wants to miss. In addition to food and wine tastings […]
Christmas in Uzès Christmas in Uzès is candy-coated with sugarplums and bright-colored packages. Imagine you’re here if you cover your eyes and click your heels together! The cobblestone streets twinkle with fairy lights, casting a warm and inviting glow. It’s a place where traditions come to life, where locals […]