A person with curly hair smiles while sitting at a café table, enjoying a meal that includes an omelet on a plate with green sauce, alongside coffee and pastries.
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Free Fridays

A belated happy VE Day to all who celebrate! (Given that it's also called Victory over Fascism Day, we should all celebrate). Brunch with my Bestie We're halfway through a…
A young person with curly hair stands on a city street, smiling while holding a dog's leash. The background features outdoor seating and buildings typical of an urban area.
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Joyeuses Pâques

Fun fact: here in France, the Easter Bunny doesn't bring eggs. Instead, we have the Easter bells ("les cloches de Pâques). Wait, what? Traditionally, Catholic churches don't ring their bells…
Outdoor swimming pool beside the Rhône River, featuring a lap area and a bridge leading to a water slide. The scene includes swimmers enjoying the water under a partly cloudy sky.
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Can I Get an Attestation!

Skirt or shorts? No service. Lilian is going on a school trip later this year that requires her to have an "attestation savoir-nager." Basically, she needs a certificate that shows…
An angry looking goose stands on the grass next to a sneaker and a light blue cooler bag. The background features trees and a park setting.
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Parc de la Tête d’Or

On Saturday, we enjoyed a picnic at the Parc de la Tête d'Or in Lyon. We traveled via the Vélo'v eBike service. We enjoyed our food, even if we had to fight off a couple of geese. We visited the free zoo featuring giraffes, as well as the botanical garden, which inspired future explorations.
A wooden star sits atop a creatively decorated Christmas tree, which features stacked wooden blocks and colorful ornaments. The tree is adorned with tinsel and warm lights, creating a festive atmosphere.
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Christmas Eve in Lyon

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! We had our big family celebration this evening (all three of us). Tomorrow, we'll eat leftovers and charcuterie. Our wooden Christmas tree (It does not suck…
First Day of Classes
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First Day of Classes

Today was Lilian’s first day of classes! Wednesdays are a short day for French students, so they got to ease their way in with just three classes. I messed up…
Rentrée
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Rentrée

(Rentrée scolaire is the French equivalent of back to school) Today was orientation at Lilian’s school. We were all pretty nervous, so it was a huge relief when Lilian met…
Miaou
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Miaou

This morning, Kristian, Lumi and I walked to a nearby cafe to do a meet and greet with a Rover sitter. Why? You'll just have to watch this space to…