Paris Dream
My Paris dream is to visit the French city— the most beautiful, romantic place on earth, like I have all the time in the world.
I Just Want To Sing in a Rock Band
It’s been my suppressed desire to sing in a rock band
American in France: French Healthcare, Part 2
As crazy as it might seem, several years ago I experienced an almost identical injury in South Carolina, US. It was on my left side. “Why You Should Care About Healthcare This Election: Part 2” is about my US healthcare.
Les Mardis Nocturnes D’Uzès
Nothing compares with the Saturday or Wednesday markets in Uzes. Yet these Tuesday events, clearly for tourists, have the added attraction of a nighttime ambiance in the Place des Duche.
“The Golden Girls” Loving Italy: Day 16-20 Nova Siri
After 15 days of jumping from place to place in France and Italy, the Golden Girls were ready for a little rest and relaxation. As par for this journey, we picked a spot on the map because it was there and headed to Nova Siri, Italy to spend time unwinding on a beach.
“The Golden Girls Loving Italy” Day 14-15: Rome
Rome is too overwhelming to be consumed in only a few days. It would take weeks to appreciate the breadth and depth of the city. For two days we stayed around the Vatican City.
“The Golden Girls” Loving Italy: Day 11 Pisa
Whenever you are on an extended trip that takes you to many destinations, you’re bound to go to certain places just because they’re on the way. That’s how The Golden Girls ended up in Pisa, Italy. Discovering Port Vendres and Collioure because they were on the way to an […]
“The Golden Girls” Day 9-10 Port Vendres and Collioure
Revisit the seaside towns of Port Vendres and Collioure, France with me and my North Carolina friends. You may want to put these two on your “must-see” list! When “The Golden Girls” discovered Port Vendres and Collioure, the quaint towns along the Mediterranean, it was quite by accident. […]
“The Golden Girls” Loving France: Day 7-8 Sete, Beziers and Bouziques
Golden Girls on the Mediterranean side of France Side trips from Uzes are now behind us. It’s time for the Golden Girls to hit the super highway and head for the Mediterranean coast of France. The Mediterranean Side of France: Sete The Venice of France I couldn’t wait […]
“The Golden Girls” Day 5-6 Nimes, Pont Du Gard, Avignon
Nimes, Pont du Gard, Avignon
French Fashion: Bobo Style
Couture found in Uzes is straight out of early 1800 France
Airport day
Flashback to discovering Uzes
What Does a Southern Gal Think of Lyon? “Hog Heaven!”
Lyon is famous for its bouchon restaurants
Back to the Camargue: The White Horses
White horses of the Camargue
Movie Night in Uzes: Il Trovatore
There’s another dimension to the experience.
I’m Learning French!
For all those ‘doubters’ out there who think the Barefoot Blogger will never learn French, here’s news.
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.
O, Come Let Us Adorn Thee
Churches, Temples and Mosques
Lyon Day One: Hog Heaven
Lyon, France is famous for its bouchon restaurants. In the States we might call the fare “home cooking.”