Another grocery experience this morning! Interesting stuff happens when a hungry guy gets grocery duty. In addition to the shopping list (coffee, fruit, crackers & balsamic vinegar) we end up adding tuna, ‘cassoulet du canard’, sausage, baguette, eclair, & ‘3 Monts Biere’ (!!!!!). Wine tour today. Leo, the guide whom we commissioned through the Aix…
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Today was a mix of things, finish off laundry and then a quick look-see at the market down the street. A little late when we went by, so looking forward to really checking it out on Thursday. Decided to take the little tram that runs thru ‘Vieux Ville’ – old town. Really amazing the amount…
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We always get a kick out of setting up an apartment when travelling, especially when the dealing with a foreign language. Basic appliances are mystifying – dishwasher, microwave (seems so easy, ha!), clothes washer (another easy one, ha!), and the all-important coffee maker. Mary has resorted to using each manufacturer’s web site for English instruction…
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We bid Adieu to Lyon with a heavy heart, but we shall return. Dick battles the Lyonnaise streets to secure a parking spot, so we can get our luggage to the car. Sunday, street parking is free, so of course, it is all full. We have a long drive today, but our trusty Garmin takes…
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