Last week(ish), on December 21st, I was notified by WordPress that it was my 4th Year Anniversary as a blogger. Normally, I miss out this occasion. Not that I think I ought to be throwing myself parties or buying myself jewelry (or appliances), but the WordPress congratulatory note had a strange effect on me. As … Continue reading My Top 14 of 2014, and a side of fruit
As I alluded to in my last blog, the food in Paris is enough to make one fall in love with the city—and I ate enough to compensate for everyone who has never been. I now understand why people who visit keep coming back. Since I ate enough to produce what I’m referring to as … Continue reading Six Reasons Why Visiting France Is Like Having a Baby
Today we spent the day in Paris proper. We visited Notre Dame and La Defense and Moulin Rouge. We successfully navigated the Metro (I will thank Lauren for that one) and decided to try a free walking tour we found on a brochure.* I LOVED the free tour, and not just because it was free. … Continue reading First Impressions of France: France Redeemed
A note about the French language to the People of France: I believe I am physically incapable of sounding French. I would have a better time speaking in an African clicking language than pronouncing “Rochechouart” or “Batignolles” to a degree worthy enough to be considered language. Nik the Greek had a wonderful time trying to … Continue reading First Impressions of France: No French, No Shoes, No Service
They Call Me Fushilou 