Thank You Omobola I was nominated by Omobola, author of the blog Live life Live Fully, to write ten of my favorite feelings. Over the years, I’ve blogged extensively about my emotional journey through alcohol addiction and anxiety; first as a medium for exploring and gaining clarity of my own story, second in hopes that…
Tag: France
Just For Today – I Will Be Grateful For My Many Blessings
I am grateful for incredible moments! S, ❤️
Marseille, France – Walking Around….
The Sights The Tastes I had a pistachio macaroon. It was a bit dry… Plauchut – Chocolatier & Patisserie Never one to pass an opportunity to enjoy French pastries, I stopped into Plauchut and bought a mille feuille and the croissant with cheese, ham and béchamel sauce! SO GOOD!!! La Massilia Café Lunch!! Salmon…
Marseille, France – Eglise Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul This beautiful church, Saint Vincent de Paul, was another find! Inside the Church S, 🇫🇷
Marseille, France – Porte d’Aix
Porte d’Aix This triumphal arch, the Porte d’Aix was inspired by Roman triumphal arches and constructed between 1825-1839. It was a very cool find as we started making our way through the city! View From the Arch S, 🇫🇷
Marseille, France – Arrival in the South of France
South of France Michael and I woke to the seaside view of the Mediterranean in the south of France at the port city of Marseille. France feels a bit warmer than Italy! 🌴 Marseille After breakfast we took a shuttle bus from the ship that brought passengers into the middle of the city! After a…
Contamine-Sarzin, France
This one night stopover in France, on our way back to Geneva, was a wonderful family visit for my husband to spend time with his niece Cheryl and meet her new family! Contamine-Sarzin is the hometown of her husband where his family has lived for many generations. This visit was all about the food!!!! Cheryl took…
Paris, France – Saint-Germain-des-Prés, The Latin Quarter, Place Saint – Michel Public Square, and Gastronomic Delights
The Neighborhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés Our last day in Paris started with the sounds of music. Near to our Airbnb, a band was performing delightful Parisian jazz music outside of the cafe Paul. The name of the group, Les 5 Doigts et le Pouge. Les 5 Doigts et le Pouge The Neighborhood Place Saint-Michel Public Square…
Paris, France – Another Evening at Au Chai de l’Abbaye
After a wonderful day at the Eiffel Tower, we topped it off with another dinner at Au Chai de l’Abbaye. We both ordered the Filet de boeuf s. capes gratin dauphinois. I enjoyed chocolate ice cream for dessert. Later, we relaxed and had a good night sleep. Aah… Paris… S, 🇫🇷
Paris, France – The Eiffel Tower
Our last full day in Paris was spent at the Eiffel Tower. The weather was lovely. There was an undeniable feel of springtime in Paris. That feel? Perhaps the best way to explain it was a simmering of romance, renewal and happiness that floated in the air. Under a warm morning sun, we walked to…