Please “Do Not Return”
When I was giving hints about moving to France and getting rid of stuff, the rest of the story hadn’t played out.
French Artists and Friends
By now you know that some of the Barefoot Blogger’s favorite people in France are artists.
I’m Learning French!
For all those ‘doubters’ out there who think the Barefoot Blogger will never learn French, here’s news.
The French “Ninth Art”: Bandes Dessinées
The French love bandes dessinées — drawn cartoons. We may call them “funnies” in the States but here they take the art form quite seriously.
Stacey Kent Concert in Uzes
There are a few musical events in my life that I will always remember. The concert with Stacey Kent in the Cour du Duche last night is high on the list.
Movie Night in Uzes: Carmen at the Met
French opera, performed live in New York, broadcast live at a cinema in Uzes — with French subtitles.
Travel Diary for Foodies
Favorite foods and travels 2014
Christmas in Paris
This time last year I was in Paris. Just thinking about again is a thrill.
Uzés Christmas Revisited
Christmas in the beautiful village of Uzes, France.
Istanbul: A Turkish Bath
Istanbul. A Turkish Bath For the last few weeks, Mon Fils and I have been walking in the footsteps of the ancient Romans: touring Ponte Gard, Carcassone and the amphitheaters in Nimes, Arles, Orange, and more. So it’s only fitting that we would give ourselves a Roman treat […]
In Training for Nepal
Before I ever dreamed of living in France, I had this wild idea about visiting Nepal and Kathmandu
Village Scenes in Uzes: One Crazy Good Artist
One of the local artists in Uzes threw a soiree for a few friends and fans. Aside from celebrating the last days of his exhibit, t was a crazy good party.
Nuit Blanche Uzès: A Grand First Edition
This week Uzes celebrated its first Blanc Nuit, “White Night”. By all accounts, the event that is an annual affair in Paris will be back in Uzes by popular demand.
Party Time in Nimes: Jeudi de Nimes
Every Thursday night during July and August the city of Nimes throws a party.
Goodbye “Mustang Sally”, Hello “Lucy”
Saying “goodbye” to Mustang Sally hasn’t been easy. Looking back at some of the posts of our adventures together makes me happy and sad.
Drama Queen
Everything that happens to me in France sounds like an adventure
The Fête Votive Finale: Bulls, Belles, Bands and Bubbles.
Summer’s Best Fête Another Uzès Fête Votive has come to a successful end. Although the weather could have been better for some of the events, the spirit of the crowd was hardly dampened. Final days and nights of the annual festival were filled with the more bulls, horses, […]
Village Scenes in Uzes: Place aux Herbes on a Summer Day
Here are some of the sights that are typical — and some not so likely — this time of year. The scene: the center of the village — the Place des Herbes.
Things I Should Have Learned in Kindergarten: French
Studies say the best time to learn a new language is as young as six months.
Village Scenes in Uzes: Public Park at Vallée de l’Eure
Beyond the La Tour Fenestrelle is a terrace that overlooks the Vallée de l’Eure and the public park.