Mont Thou
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Mont Thou

Last weekend, we hiked Mont Thou, starting with a 15-20 minute bus ride to Saint-Fortunat. Despite encountering steep sections, the trail was enjoyable, with friendly passersby. We discovered ancient stone huts called "Cabornes" and relaxed in meadows.
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Manifesting Part Deux

French farmers are protesting the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement, which eliminates tariffs and imposes import quotas. While farmers oppose it, wine producers have mixed feelings, and environmentalists strongly object. The deal was paused by the EU parliament. In contrast, a far-right march in Lyon saw minimal public support and response from authorities.
Manifesting
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Manifesting

Fun fact: the french word for "to protest" is "manifester." As in,"je vais manifester cette glace" (I am going to protest this ice). My first whiff of tear gas It…
Funemployed
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Funemployed

For the first time in my adult life, I don't have a full-time job. Perks of unemployment: lunches out with my favorite daughter We always knew that our move to…
A man and a girl are seated together on a train, both smiling and appearing relaxed. The interior of the train is visible in the background.
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Grüße aus München

Greetings from Munich, everyone! We spent the better part of the day on trains from Lyon. One of these days I'll be all jaded about how easy it is to…
Merry Christmas Eve Eve!
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Merry Christmas Eve Eve!

Christmas hoop choreo at my local aerial studio It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Judging by the crowds when I went out to get some final gifts today,…
Joyeuse Fête
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Joyeuse Fête

I took some time off from blogging, because I got so busy traveling. Picture me, exhausted after a long day, sitting in a hotel room going "I should really write…
My First Trip to Sweden
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My First Trip to Sweden

One of the best things about being in Europe is how easy it is to travel around. We can get on a train heading in almost every direction and eventually…