Category Archives: France

Long a symbol of the sunny Mediterranean, the olive now grows in once less suitable terrain. A radio report this week revealed that olive trees and almond trees are taking root in Devon, England. A farmer there is in his … Continue reading →

We waited all day to take tea at the famous Blethering House in Oak Bay, Victoria. I’m a tea maven and one of the things I enjoy the most about the city is the tea houses and a great tea … Continue reading →

Lots to report on our passage through Vancouver Island, where we met up with our friend Ruth and her daughter Lily from Milano, Italy. We had about three days of constant chatter, none of it trivial, especially given the backdrop … Continue reading →

Saturday night, we went with some friends to hear music at the Mississippi Studios on the resurgent, eponymous avenue. The venue probably holds not much more than fifty people, who sit on “vintage” theater seats for the two nightly sets … Continue reading →

Despite the fact that some French and francophile interlopers threatened to be spoilers, we had a great time cheering on the Italian World Cup team at a local Italian eatery. The anxiety at the penalty kicks, madonna! And that silly … Continue reading →