Category Archives: Southwest France American Expat Blog

Road Trip, Seville, Spain: Days 22-24

Posted on February 16, 2018 by thecindy@mail.com

Theo and I have returned to Seville, because it’s one of our all-time favorite cities. Enjoyed strolling around seeing the sights again, taking time in the parks, and enjoying a few beers along the way.

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Road Trip, Day 20 to 21: Algarve, Portugal

Posted on February 9, 2018 by thecindy@mail.com

From Lisbon, we shot down to the Algarve with high hopes that we would fall in love with the area and put it on the short list of places to go next winter. Not knowing much about the region, I … Continue reading →

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Road Trip: Day 16-19: Lisbon, Portugal

Posted on February 6, 2018 by thecindy@mail.com

Lisbon. What a destination. Great city, with wonderful ambience, and lots and lots to see and do. Crowded even in February, we were relieved to be there in the off-season. We were so fortunate to be referred to a great … Continue reading →

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Road Trip, Days 12-15: Silver Coast, Portugal

Posted on February 1, 2018 by thecindy@mail.com

We’ve enjoyed a wonderful four days of rest and relaxation in our  friends’ house in Rebelos, Portugal. We thank them for their generosity in allowing us to stay in their beautiful new home on the Silver Coast while they were … Continue reading →

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Road Trip, Days 5-8: Bilbao

Posted on January 26, 2018 by thecindy@mail.com

After enjoying the festivities in San Sebastián, it was almost a relief to arrive in the beautiful city of Bilbao. I felt I could breathe once again and really liked the heartbeat of the city. Bilbao was such a nice … Continue reading →

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From Rice to Riches

Posted on December 9, 2017 by thecindy@mail.com

Now that the frosty days of winter are here, I’ve done due diligence by adding a little bit of weather stripping here and there, where there were gaps. We’ve really noticed a difference, even with that little effort. Don’t know … Continue reading →

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…

Posted on December 2, 2017 by thecindy@mail.com

…Theo’s ready to move south, Baby, south!!! Had a light sprinkle of the white stuff last night. I think it’s absolutely beautiful, love the change in season, and know it will be gone by noon. Theo’s not so positive about … Continue reading →

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Autumn is in the Air

Posted on November 12, 2017 by thecindy@mail.com

Our first freeze is behind us, and although it’s been followed by some lovely days, the work of pulling up the annuals and cutting back and mulching the perennials is in full swing. I’m still collecting fallen leaves for the … Continue reading →

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Le Tourmania

Posted on July 10, 2017 by thecindy@mail.com

The Tour de France is coming through our little Lalinde! The whole town is gearing up for about 15 minutes of excitement tomorrow afternoon! I took a little stroll around town this morning and tried to capture the mania. So … Continue reading →

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A New Addition to the Family

Posted on June 21, 2017 by thecindy@mail.com

Our family of automobiles, that is! I’m becoming truly French. Bought the quintessential French car, a Citroën Deux Chevaux, aka, 2CV, Deuche, The Ugly Duckling (Haessliches Entchen), Flying Dustbin, and dozens more. The 2CV is two-cylinder 425 cc (20+ hp!) front-wheel-drive car developed to … Continue reading →

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