When the sun is shining and my daughter is energetic, I usually take her to the cafe. It is the only way I can get any work done. She is happy outdoors and being around people. When we walk into town, she sticks her little hand out to try and grab the flowers. At the cafe, she sits back in her stroller and watches all the people around us. She is so curious about the … [Read more...]
Things I Love and Hate about Village Life in Provence, France
After two years in France, I have lived in two major cities and two very small villages. By far, I am enjoying life in Provence the most. We have only been living here for four months, and I have enjoyed every minute of it. 1. Walking everywhere. I live about a five minutes' walk from downtown, so I take the stroller and do all my errands by foot. I do not think I have ever … [Read more...]
Where to Live in the Southeast of France?
My husband and I decided to move to the southeast of France after spending almost a year in Normandy. So far, in France we have lived for 2 months in Marseille, 9 months in Bordeaux and 9 months in Lantheuil. After all this moving around we are finally looking to settle down somewhere for at least 2 years. We both work online so we can live wherever we want, as long as there … [Read more...]
Black Mold Infested Our House in France
I have been sick for 5 weeks and my baby has been sick for over 1 week. We thought I had a cold and passed it on to Juliana, not realizing our house was infested by mold. Moisture is dripping from several spots on the ceiling, nourishing large patches of black fungus. Behind my husband’s office door is spot about 1 foot wide by 2 feet high. The wall is so waterlogged that … [Read more...]
Small Village of Lantheuil in Lower Normandy, France – Photo Tour
It as a beautiful day for a walk through Lantheuil, so I grabbed my camera and finally photographed my new neighborhood. After living in Normandy for almost 4 months, I have learned that when a gorgeous day comes along you better take advantage of it fast! As of 2008, there were only 664 people living within this village of 1.71 square miles. It is one of those places where … [Read more...]