Wow, I kind of can’t believe it… After just over two years here in Montpellier, we’re moving again! You won’t believe where we are headed – further south than I’ve ever been in my life… Continue reading Southbound!
August in the South of France
Summer is a lazy time around here; I love it. It’s hot, but not oppressive – you feel like you can still manage to do things… if you really want to.
The rosemary bushes along the side of the roads are drying out and leaving the air tinged with their scent wafting along. It’s a fertile time along the Mediterranean, even in the city. Continue reading August in the South of France
Tour de France races through town!
Last Thursday, the Tour de France came to town!
More specifically, Montpellier was the starting point for Stage 12 of the cycling race (Montpellier – Mont Ventoux). First, a parade of sponsors drove through with gifts for the kiddies, music and a huge crowd…
Following the sponsors, the peloton arrived! Continue reading Tour de France races through town!
Midsummer Marmelade
On the weekend, our sweet, elderly landlords (who live next door) gifted us with a huge bag of apricots from their backyard tree. I’ve been wary of fruit for the last year or so, as they all seem to give me an allergic reaction these days in raw form.
However, I’ve never made jam before (jam in German is Marmelade, hence the title 😛 ) and was determined to at least try.
Festi’Nîmes
Last weekend was the This is Not a Love Song festival in nearby Nîmes. We were initially drawn to it because Dinosaur Jr was on the lineup, but there were loads of great bands to see!
