Tag Archives: expat life
Bonne Nouvelle Année
It’s been a slow crawl to the end of 2021 and the start of 2022. We entered a medical crisis, and that took all our energy, time and focus. Once again, we are thankful for the high quality of French … Continue reading
Posted in expat, expat in France, expat life, France, Nice, France
Tagged Cote d'Azur, Expat, expat life, France, French Riviera, Nice France
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Voyager au temps du Covid
Armed with official negative Covid test results, our vaccination certificates, three-page UK Personal Locator Forms, proof of pre-purchase of two additional Covid tests to be administered in Scotland and proof of a ten-day quarantine accommodation, we flew from France into … Continue reading
La Nostalgie
It is truly spring, and sandal weather, and as I walk by the guest room with its French balcony doors open, the breeze sends me a whiff of the honeysuckle scent from the flowering lemon tree. I’ve always wanted a … Continue reading
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Tagged expat life, Nostalgia, Nostalgie
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Le Noël Covid
It has been raining for two days so I have been spending this day of gloom determined to finish reading Romain Gary’s “Chien Blanc,” only breaking for hilarious Hugh Grant interview videos. Of late I have had a penchant for … Continue reading
Posted in Nice, France
Tagged Christmas Covid, Expat, expat life, Nice, France, Noel Covid
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An expat in Vancouver first impressions: Driving
On a daily basis, I am surprised how difficult it is to drive here. Buses have the right of way at almost any time. That extends to when the driver feels like merging into your lane with no warning. Just … Continue reading
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