I feel as if I'm spending this pregnancy asleep or in a foggy daze. When I'm not asleep, I'm daydreaming about going to sleep. I read in books that my energy was supposed to return in my second trimester, however, I found that this must be an old wives tale. Besides being tired all the time, I love being pregnant again. For the holidays, we planned to drive from Provence to … [Read more...]
There’s More to Provence than Sunflowers and Lavender Fields
When I moved to Provence, all I envisioned were gold and purple fields weaved around rolling hills. I didn't expect to see a blanket of snow covering my dreams. It was February and it snowed the night before we arrived and was so thick that our little economy car couldn't make it up the driveway. We parked our car outside a neighbor's house and trekked in the snow to our front … [Read more...]
I Wish All Airports Could Follow This Lead – Merci Aéroports de Paris
The Aéroports de Paris announced last month that it has opened a new free service for families. I hope other airports follow this lead! Offered in the West terminal for children under 10 years old, the airport provides them a little piece of heaven. In a space of nearly 100 m2 (1076 sq ft), children are entertained with an interactive touch wall consisting of four screens to … [Read more...]
New Law Requires You to Carry Breathalyzer Test in Vehicle
Over the past several weeks, I have been forgetting to purchase a breathalyzer kit for our car. One of those errands that keeps getting pushed back until the deadline looms, forcing me to comply. If you are not currently aware, residents and tourists much carry a breathalyzer kit (called a Éthylotest in French) in their vehicles as of today, July 1, 2012. The purpose of … [Read more...]
Finding a Used Automatic Car in France is an Adventure
It is time for us to let go of our little Renault Clio. I can drive manual now, but I do not feel comfortable with it. One rainy night with sporadic hail, I was on the way home from grocery shopping and the car stalled when making a left turn. I was stretched across two lanes. A car began approaching me from each direction and luckily both saw me in time to swerve. I realized … [Read more...]