Sunday, May 22, 2016
"Folle" en France
Most of the time I am quite content with my life in France. I have a loving husband, a wonderful family-in-law, amazing new girlfriends, and a city that never ceases to amaze me with its beauty. In fact, the transition to France has been so much easier than I ever thought it would be, and I am so grateful for that. However, there are some days that living in France drives me folle- crazy! There are so many things that I love about this country, but there are also so many things that I just don't understand. Although I promised myself shortly after moving here that I would stop comparing France to the United States, I also realized that sometimes it's just downright therapeutic to share my frustrations. So, without further ado, here is my list of 5 things about living in France that drive me crazy:
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Que Syrah, Syrah!
About 45 minutes east of Bordeaux, nestled between miles of lush green fields and rolling vineyards is the fairytale-esque town of Saint-Emilion. Saint-Emilion has everything a French village should: cobblestone streets, narrow back alleys, tiny cafes, and Romanesque churches. The town looks like something straight out of a child's fairy tale book. In addition to being one of my favorite French villages, Saint-Emilion also holds a very special place in my heart because in some ways it was Saint-Emilion that brought me to Florian.
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