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Go directly to jail. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Continue reading
French Sumo Wrestlers
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In a country of wine and romance, the French get a kick out of donning plastic, inflated sumo suits and wrestling a similarly clad competitor to the ground. Continue reading
Birds of a Feather
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Birds of a Feather. A visit to the Parc Orthnologic in Camargue ruffles some feathers.
Visit the photo gallery and read more about Camargue’s natural bird habitat.
“The Flamant Rose”
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The Flamant Rose. It means “flamingo.” The header photo was taken in la Camargue, a natural park situated on the Mediterranean.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry: the French Joie de Vivre
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One thing the French do well: celebrate.
They celebrate birthdays, religious holidays, secular holidays, history, new friends, old friends, festivals, house-warmings, bull fights, music, food, wine, agriculture (as in the Festival du Riz). And when they don’t have something to celebrate, they celebrate life. Continue reading
Carte de Sejour, Finally! BUT…
If you’re not familiar with the carte de sejour, you have no idea of the power it holds for an étranger. Continue reading
In France Health Care is a Right
You see some things in a different light because you have new experiences. Continue reading
Fly with the Canadians to France
After my most recent trip between the US and France, I have to plug Air Canada. I flew this airline for the first time over the holidays, and the experience was one of the most pleasant I’ve had with an … Continue reading
Taxing Times
Ok, taxes are significantly higher in France. Without doing all the math, at best I’m coming out ahead. At worst, it’s a wash. Continue reading
Moving A Child to France 2: School
I made the first inquiry in March about how to get my son enrolled in high school in France. They told me to call back the end of August. They weren’t kidding. August 30 is when everything opened back up … Continue reading