Monthly Archives: July 2016

The Apartment. Dinner With Family. I’m Feeling Rather Local Today.

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Catherine

Sunday, June 26th 2016 Oops!  I was so tired last night that I forgot to write more stuff. On our way back from Menton, we decided to visit the Musée Matisse in Nice.  As luck would have it, we arrived … Continue reading →

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Be Nice. All of Us.

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Catherine

I don’t know who created this lovely little painting. But it rings true.  It is time to be Nice.. I’m sorry that I didn’t post yesterday but the news of the latest attack upon innocent people is incredibly upsetting. To … Continue reading →

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Did I “Menton” How Great France “Eze”?

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Catherine

Saturday, June 25, 2016 Note to self.  Please stop drinking water from the tap whenever you travel.  Your stomach gets “weird” whenever you are far away from home. I mean it.  My stomach was killing me last night. And when … Continue reading →

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A Caprice in Cabris

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Catherine

Friday, June 24, 2016 Hi Journal. I’m sorry that I’ve been lacking in writing but I’m beginning to lose track of the days. I was thinking of  journals past and I’ve written volumes.  Now I’m afraid that I’m treating my journaling … Continue reading →

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Do You Know The Way To St. Tropez?

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Catherine

Thursday, June 23, 2016  6:15 AM and waking up to clear skies!  Today we are going to St. Tropez. It will be the first of two visits.  We’re going next week to visit Bonaparte’s dad but today we are going … Continue reading →

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Hidden France–L’Estagnol. The Greatest Little Beach On Earth.

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Catherine

Wednesday, June 22, 2016 The alarm was set for 6:15 this morning and went off good and loud!  I can’t waste time in bed. Today we are returning to the greatest beach in France! No. The greatest beach on earth—L’Estagnol! … Continue reading →

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On The Abbaye Road…

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Catherine

Tuesday, June 21, 2016 I woke up at 6:30 AM today while Bonaparte slept soundly.  Apparently between 6:30 and 7:00 AM is the only window of time where I can get Wi-Fi on my iPhone. In addition, I received a … Continue reading →

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Summer Has Arrived in France!

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Catherine

Monday, June 20, 2016. Today is the first day of summer. I should be jumping for joy because the weather is gloriously beautiful. But after today, the days become shorter. And shorter. Am I the only one out there who … Continue reading →

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Back in the d’Azur Groove! (Sing it Loud)!

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Catherine

Saturday, June 18th It is, once again, a pleasure to wake up with the doors that lead from the bedroom to the terrace wide open and to greet the sun with a smile and a spray tan that hasn’t faded! … Continue reading →

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The Return to France. Ready. Jet. Go No!

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Catherine

Caveat:  I’m writing my posts about our trip to France as they appear in my journal entries.  Also—this is a different kind of travel post about France. There are no smoke and mirrors here.  This is not the jet-set view … Continue reading →

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