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Springing Forward

Daylight Savings Time started in France today. We start later (and end earlier) than the US, which is kindof nice. For a couple of weeks, we were an hour closer…
The new mayor of Paris, Grégoire, celebrates his election victory by biking through the city with supporters at night, while being interviewed. Bright lights and a festive atmosphere surround the group.
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Municipal Elections: Part Deux

Fun fact! The "Écologist" mayor of Lyon, Grégory Doucet, won reelection yesterday. He won by about 3,000 votes. That's pretty darn close, but seeing as how everyone said he was…
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Municipal Elections

Yesterday was mayoral elections here in France. The mayor of Lyon, Grégory Doucet, was up for re-election (he was elected to his first term in 2020). His main opponent, Jean-Michel…
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 small ancient stone hut, known as a caborne, with a person standing in the doorway. The structure features a rustic design and is surrounded by greenery under a blue sky.
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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.
A busy street scene in France shows a mix of pedestrians, some wearing casual clothing, and a group of police officers in tactical gear. Outdoor seating is visible at nearby cafes, and a cyclist rides past amidst the crowd.
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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…
A girl with brown hair sits at a table, holding chopsticks and smiling while enjoying a bowl of noodles topped with herbs and peanuts. Two drinks are placed beside her in colorful cups, and a vibrant red wall serves as the backdrop.
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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…