tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16146744725681940962024-03-14T10:50:26.269-07:00Avez vous le vegemite?Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-14226262841139467722010-07-18T06:32:00.000-07:002010-07-18T07:58:41.705-07:00THE BUBBLE HAS BURST!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJOxm1ERIYaR8Q6mmHjlj4s7AXO4fMZ4-AmY4mGa9BEelPWrfM-n0NQPM5RCb17qTZ8XSHkc0DTC-tUaZuQWwLs02QyvaUtGnUpWjqdWqGYFQPBd4BHZuTwmpYbo5SYFiqFNx6BCop4jGQ/s1600/IMG_1281.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJOxm1ERIYaR8Q6mmHjlj4s7AXO4fMZ4-AmY4mGa9BEelPWrfM-n0NQPM5RCb17qTZ8XSHkc0DTC-tUaZuQWwLs02QyvaUtGnUpWjqdWqGYFQPBd4BHZuTwmpYbo5SYFiqFNx6BCop4jGQ/s400/IMG_1281.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495258543687456386" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQGN-0DerKtyLk6YM-RBWUo5iV4bndK1Q_xNSgj-scqK7B9IyS2vLsua_H6Cp8TyCFUF_w2M6raolMUSSXh_epcguXJ5nDw0k0gyDXl11OZFOeBZVHufB9UwvW3m1VYMlynqzr3PlEwAHO/s1600/IMG_1215.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQGN-0DerKtyLk6YM-RBWUo5iV4bndK1Q_xNSgj-scqK7B9IyS2vLsua_H6Cp8TyCFUF_w2M6raolMUSSXh_epcguXJ5nDw0k0gyDXl11OZFOeBZVHufB9UwvW3m1VYMlynqzr3PlEwAHO/s400/IMG_1215.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495258532920867234" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46Vx7WJvr9ipVUvnZo99QOxceO0cE_dL5E1RX0bM-gJDw4C3ES7oajlhDO-iEuN4DUVICPMWKJmZw1eGNqvEsHevpGFTcB2dLiF0kK6WlyriU0DaQXm6AaqTq9K8qTSiOtUWEqs_3Lffr/s1600/IMG_0787.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj46Vx7WJvr9ipVUvnZo99QOxceO0cE_dL5E1RX0bM-gJDw4C3ES7oajlhDO-iEuN4DUVICPMWKJmZw1eGNqvEsHevpGFTcB2dLiF0kK6WlyriU0DaQXm6AaqTq9K8qTSiOtUWEqs_3Lffr/s400/IMG_0787.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495254320642011554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktvPPAYZnFUgHHRAHMvutJNj2CPTRRNbQ_JqSSVyv3J1Lgvr1X0DRQKHM68VEM2na3z-0tSHNgscosDEkoy54kYVmUmhEhJrZ66kSG7QUSuBk1h4WQFPfsMOy5tKDWD5S5rhyphenhyphenLRsA1lL_/s1600/IMG_0785.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiktvPPAYZnFUgHHRAHMvutJNj2CPTRRNbQ_JqSSVyv3J1Lgvr1X0DRQKHM68VEM2na3z-0tSHNgscosDEkoy54kYVmUmhEhJrZ66kSG7QUSuBk1h4WQFPfsMOy5tKDWD5S5rhyphenhyphenLRsA1lL_/s400/IMG_0785.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495254317552580498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwzApDX7SG0CSPNuw6a6hYlj7h35ObPWnyuFXUAG_Alf40znctofEHH05DZSlGxShD7f6m40o3kVACoN_crTh1r9Xoou2f7bt0X725QO43hyphenhyphen3ePs20kMiFTs9QuTev4aawCOhin0QPnq0O/s1600/IMG_0782.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwzApDX7SG0CSPNuw6a6hYlj7h35ObPWnyuFXUAG_Alf40znctofEHH05DZSlGxShD7f6m40o3kVACoN_crTh1r9Xoou2f7bt0X725QO43hyphenhyphen3ePs20kMiFTs9QuTev4aawCOhin0QPnq0O/s400/IMG_0782.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495254308167313506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72kw_CaR6f0gNWxyafDJmaUQZ4LEsKCrUZ6nyiCqvIbvWxZfdZ8kUz2FHvNJs8oS2XIIqcysNTtnyxAzUSkp-CyUFEHDu0RFJnb3h7ZFOwn9gn0lpr0-7IvxC-6-SLm0fmya2adgWQjaw/s1600/IMG_1775.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72kw_CaR6f0gNWxyafDJmaUQZ4LEsKCrUZ6nyiCqvIbvWxZfdZ8kUz2FHvNJs8oS2XIIqcysNTtnyxAzUSkp-CyUFEHDu0RFJnb3h7ZFOwn9gn0lpr0-7IvxC-6-SLm0fmya2adgWQjaw/s400/IMG_1775.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495254298210438946" /></a><br />Bon jour from Saint Agnes,<div><br /></div><div>Richard was pleased to see us, he had polished the house, we were greeted with flowers and chocolates and an enormous Dog! Millie has doubled her size (and weight) and has the run of the joint!</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you heaps to all our friends who have kept an eye on Richard, he had more dinner dates than the Queen and was very spoilt. So were we, as Marg and Kingsley had filled our fridge with a delicious meal to come home to.</div><div><br /></div><div>The last ten weeks now seem like a dream but its so good to know you enjoyed sharing it. I loved France! You never know what may happen in the future....Still haven't seen the top half.</div><div><br /></div><div>The dog just walked in the door with mud on its feet, the washing machine is ready for the next load and there is a heap of Accounts to be looked at. Bang! Burst! Back to normal. Ha!</div><div><br /></div><div>Bon Nuit mon chere amies. Merci beaucoup pour votre compagnie!</div><div><br /></div><div>Love Ros.. and Kate...and Kim.</div><div>xxxxxxxxxxxx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxmt5sY9NCHpd95besCWt5d9zkiSEwzaINEgYJ5lNZSHZNXBNd3ig3GVv9pP_fk8kfTjkFBqWwBmgJEiYnhbg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw4NgRkfymrQPMdfejnLKxY1ox-MRe78jHiELXLBr6aiaES375xHodMSsPLUS9MAN6tmboimG4DbchCQMr46Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-29719007747507547852010-07-15T04:08:00.000-07:002010-07-15T07:45:30.401-07:00SINGAPORE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitM72AANHU8UI7R5aJb0b0o08UWqg9UxmsxKfKYyXrQvad-BX0X-3Lff4Fl0q60FG1CtLhuRH039rrBMC7FJ6-K9DjVVPk6z3uhSQR6PL7BGK9I1G4g_PqWfcVEcgbTrNj2t7Rnensxehf/s1600/back+in+Paris+11.7.10+034.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 249px; height: 333px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitM72AANHU8UI7R5aJb0b0o08UWqg9UxmsxKfKYyXrQvad-BX0X-3Lff4Fl0q60FG1CtLhuRH039rrBMC7FJ6-K9DjVVPk6z3uhSQR6PL7BGK9I1G4g_PqWfcVEcgbTrNj2t7Rnensxehf/s400/back+in+Paris+11.7.10+034.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494143723014423922" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDV9vcJEmqcqbtR0Z16p_gmQK0Z6sUAXcF7J8sUsJt1qTvjnsJeGoCengRGjsHCuaZMaRqlJcq8UPLQ3pYw7wEr5PckWOFoMNFFXGQdaTwgHgVSE_E8F2cbKBWrtTi1UzvItD1toFzjZB1/s1600/back+in+Paris+10.7.10+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 333px; height: 249px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDV9vcJEmqcqbtR0Z16p_gmQK0Z6sUAXcF7J8sUsJt1qTvjnsJeGoCengRGjsHCuaZMaRqlJcq8UPLQ3pYw7wEr5PckWOFoMNFFXGQdaTwgHgVSE_E8F2cbKBWrtTi1UzvItD1toFzjZB1/s400/back+in+Paris+10.7.10+005.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494143714540393458" /></a><br />Bon jour, or should I say Good day from Singas! Pore that it!<div><br /></div><div>It was great to catch up on all the news with Kim and Kate over champagne in Paris before we found an unusual Parisian restaurant where we had Potted Escargo entree as part of our last dinner.</div><div><br /></div><div> Unfortunately, the next morning our cab collected us at 9am. I didnt realise it was Bastille Day. All the main Rues were cordoned off for the Bastille Day parade. Fancy missing out on that! Merde! But I can tell you it is one sided, as the girls were over France.</div><div><br /></div><div>We all agreed we have loved our holiday, although they feel the other nationalities they encountered were far more friendly than the French.</div><div><br /></div><div>CDG Airport was crazy, but we are here without a hitch and today Kate and myself did a tour of the Island whilst Kim tried to catch up on some much needed sleep.</div><div><br /></div><div>Will do one more blog soon after we arrive home. Just to let you know the bubble has burst! Ha!</div><div><br /></div><div>But until then mon amies...Bon nuit!</div><div><br /></div><div>Love Ros, Kate and Kim xxx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-68323557659211800532010-07-12T12:56:00.000-07:002010-07-12T13:01:47.362-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8pixVEIHY0QhyLJ83yyvitP5bE5M0wDWqMj2wnLES57NaeoH6IygCkIPAqMjO60BmKxC5aOwSrdJju_2I-tqwvomgzntJkzz2GcPnxridtfLuF4-tzcghrUvbb8fqXDh144kRbv6hplh9/s1600/back+in+Paris+12.7.10+044.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8pixVEIHY0QhyLJ83yyvitP5bE5M0wDWqMj2wnLES57NaeoH6IygCkIPAqMjO60BmKxC5aOwSrdJju_2I-tqwvomgzntJkzz2GcPnxridtfLuF4-tzcghrUvbb8fqXDh144kRbv6hplh9/s400/back+in+Paris+12.7.10+044.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493112246149363250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-8UgQ3vb2uoMFdnV81566snOG13Zs_D5i2dNzWVVIEc8agrEhf0d2Mw90sVdqX7XNfyVakf92ju3DIWATl4Fdf-TZH2ALiUDzRFvcEgG9I_YwVOYEgUDhX_wlK1FFwRF7pzQajivnSvNe/s1600/back+in+Paris+12.7.10+015.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6dR9ne6xrSCuvOhTdzeqalwfjGQoXInjNGqjLlBi3nSwc1cDv9B8G6gL08Fz9fNnbItawJXe0hJhkooS9NpV9ZA3NS_uiUSVhjc_WpPwAvQ7aZTjWFsI0q4nn6HF8pzoKTpylHzLx_nzv/s400/back+in+Paris+11.7.10+011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493110321753023922" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:15.8333px;"><br />Bon jour mon amies,<div><br /></div><div>Yesterday morning I went to a market displaying old books, flowers and exotic birds! Afterwards I bought a ticket on an open top bus tour, it was really good. You get on and off as you please and of course you get a commentary which is interesting. Walked miles and came back exhausted and burnt. But it was all worth it.</div><div><br /></div><div>On one of the bridges people lock engraved padlocks onto the walls pledging their love for someone. Mills and Boons stuff, but cute all the same.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are 4 different routes the bus takes so I went on some more today.Viewed a couple of art galleries. Checked out the shops as all the sales are on. Very upmarket shopping area near the Hotel, Tiffany, Rolex, Vitton, etc etc.</div><div><br /></div><div>I am able to say that I can now comfortably walk into a restaurant on my own, although it is something I could never get used to. </div><div><br /></div><div>The quest for the best Creme Brulee has ended. It has been decided that the French can not make Creme Brulee as well as our own Lizzie! </div><div><br /></div><div>What did you all think of the World Cup? Well Spain is delighted. Half of Spain is in France so I am not assuming the above. The Spanish men are very loud and love to wear white, including white patent leather shoes! Paris was abuzz as the rest of France and the world last night for the World Cup.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tomorrow the girls return and we leave Wednesday. Cant believe we will miss Bastille Day! Next time......</div><div><br /></div><div>Bonne Nuit, Love Ros xxxxx</div></span>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-60650277739213966132010-07-10T13:36:00.000-07:002010-07-10T14:03:59.842-07:00MAGICAL PARIS<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QS6EyhOkIWpW-z-OTI0c4BlCEeAFbD0MtrSkXnrJNVrBlDCYyZNdhtpQVtBLM7NWIVgywNo3hQw0Nvxdp8ijt6KIs5bY_R07c2ULWCpLM54VYSbpXXV97dMRUEV9i-l9Jmk6OpJHDEAa/s1600/Paris+24th+May+020.jpg"><span><span></span></span><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QS6EyhOkIWpW-z-OTI0c4BlCEeAFbD0MtrSkXnrJNVrBlDCYyZNdhtpQVtBLM7NWIVgywNo3hQw0Nvxdp8ijt6KIs5bY_R07c2ULWCpLM54VYSbpXXV97dMRUEV9i-l9Jmk6OpJHDEAa/s400/Paris+24th+May+020.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492384737126716770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZdv4YiFTHeCjOtDwRKkTZ18hPcGHTxX3V69BzTs8kfTGJftieFW0a1h71Mc2ctLcO4u4a9xzLUVpx3-TaauKan95jXIMdB5CGS4T5DbUvg1eQbZxnZYLNnhxk2sTues-M3UFvrtMQCPK/s1600/last+day+in+montpellier+013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZdv4YiFTHeCjOtDwRKkTZ18hPcGHTxX3V69BzTs8kfTGJftieFW0a1h71Mc2ctLcO4u4a9xzLUVpx3-TaauKan95jXIMdB5CGS4T5DbUvg1eQbZxnZYLNnhxk2sTues-M3UFvrtMQCPK/s400/last+day+in+montpellier+013.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492384726149970930" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZBgygAfuPzoVWLbbXbs0A-BnWgzDiNr3HGELkeOlcVSVWAiTC-SGrAQCIQiDC17PZRGN_f1GaMYtrmeIlUtZ595_1V0i-1dlWDYSYxq-qlWu72-A-ml3SLGFIcjcZ_Ov75-O3kiUnc2T/s1600/back+in+Paris+10.7.10+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZBgygAfuPzoVWLbbXbs0A-BnWgzDiNr3HGELkeOlcVSVWAiTC-SGrAQCIQiDC17PZRGN_f1GaMYtrmeIlUtZ595_1V0i-1dlWDYSYxq-qlWu72-A-ml3SLGFIcjcZ_Ov75-O3kiUnc2T/s400/back+in+Paris+10.7.10+002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492384719004033074" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6nXCoLoSd_x0K2UxZ4-7iDQ-gpyUIWVkkWdqj8zrFat6BO0LJzSwqYbv5hVi9V4g7dAMQtigfi8oujaRXAeY8zMso4IPRU3itsm5A-UvyuWJbhCFezMD0wp-Dm0gmLyPDiNQZp5WYX7Yz/s1600/back+in+Paris+10.7.10+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6nXCoLoSd_x0K2UxZ4-7iDQ-gpyUIWVkkWdqj8zrFat6BO0LJzSwqYbv5hVi9V4g7dAMQtigfi8oujaRXAeY8zMso4IPRU3itsm5A-UvyuWJbhCFezMD0wp-Dm0gmLyPDiNQZp5WYX7Yz/s400/back+in+Paris+10.7.10+007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492384712799542130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRMenGapE6x5qWJkBp3rpPSnQ7YPSBQAeFOpgHpgiKrTVvOLsWJeM_Nny8vGToUWyg3Y_lRT4DZ1HT90YNtyNzD3Qh1tFM5DNnOvTh6fpj9HFImux-hZGlO9F_UZOe183Fhw4JjeJgNgns/s1600/back+in+Paris+10.7.10+006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRMenGapE6x5qWJkBp3rpPSnQ7YPSBQAeFOpgHpgiKrTVvOLsWJeM_Nny8vGToUWyg3Y_lRT4DZ1HT90YNtyNzD3Qh1tFM5DNnOvTh6fpj9HFImux-hZGlO9F_UZOe183Fhw4JjeJgNgns/s400/back+in+Paris+10.7.10+006.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492384708375544770" /></a><br />Bonjour mon amies,<div><br /></div><div>Well here I am back in Paris after an uneventful train trip through some amazing lavender fields and old farming villages. </div><div><br /></div><div>Staying in a nice hotel in the 1st Arondissement near Jardin Des Tuleries where lots of people are relaxing in deck chairs under the trees. Its 10pm and still daylight.</div><div><br /></div><div>Seeing the Eiffel Tower again today was as exciting as the very first time. This 2000 year old city can pull a crowd thats for sure. </div><div><br /></div><div>The girls are enjoying Berlin and looking forward to a canal cruise in Amsterdam with Kelly and Jules. They return to Paris on Tuesday. But we dont want to think of Tuesday because that means we have to think of Wednesday! (Ha! Say no more)</div><div><br /></div><div>I do wish you were all here!</div><div><br /></div><div>Love Ros xxxxxx</div>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-70681448755229354662010-07-09T12:02:00.000-07:002010-07-09T14:52:25.955-07:00LAST FULL DAY IN BEAUTIFUL MONTPELLIER<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXQhyphenhyphenh-FEkwuH-k_3F_M13hdUDLlmJIwKFEKzU2He_VyoDanZKHDRPES0SDKxga1r79BNEgjbiAooynYyPiVqXPqoaq_ZATp51igEOSCYjto2OPXgZ0cLUMhnDa97rWkJDXSIHR12W8OD/s1600/last+day+in+montpellier+013.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXQhyphenhyphenh-FEkwuH-k_3F_M13hdUDLlmJIwKFEKzU2He_VyoDanZKHDRPES0SDKxga1r79BNEgjbiAooynYyPiVqXPqoaq_ZATp51igEOSCYjto2OPXgZ0cLUMhnDa97rWkJDXSIHR12W8OD/s400/last+day+in+montpellier+013.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491999154420196994" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv0yxFP6JqO7nawm8pSyUndKFmEOh0QiJEgHCfx5-411h_7lT43LEB6Cfk1JTmk06xtzS6yqdFtLP8JgpK0GxlDN4K0G01E84M_5UiczZg-A2tk3SaNo4Pff5EgBrre7HPlOiPHfbOsDJE/s1600/last+day+in+montpellier+014.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfux6oD8b6vNypRrcYDelDWKmAacZokDzm4TKXraNmvW1K9fDKNQg1vhBIO-eEzAsNHc5_MnzzXXTW36bkU2DxZNeMyI3uMqLvNgLmvucu8sg6R9JON3Ysf0e7GLWBG50yPZjY6RApNVC6/s400/last+day+in+montpellier+002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491997205608975554" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvhJez-DzGX1OtQtryRiYIYUYHgViI0ZwdSGWuCJ07Gaj3b_ZaWi3kLeK7PBXYt5AM-tDK2Ma8bArje6hjTabX4iobNA-BGyGM1OsgtwsN_OLezLVSxQqsAofCmf_yKiRZ_XqkfNfA5_ZM/s1600/last+day+in+montpellier+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvhJez-DzGX1OtQtryRiYIYUYHgViI0ZwdSGWuCJ07Gaj3b_ZaWi3kLeK7PBXYt5AM-tDK2Ma8bArje6hjTabX4iobNA-BGyGM1OsgtwsN_OLezLVSxQqsAofCmf_yKiRZ_XqkfNfA5_ZM/s400/last+day+in+montpellier+001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491997197496590466" /></a><br />When I arrived in Montpellier I immediately liked it. Sure it has its seedy side, dirty beggars on the streets with mangy dogs, gypsy's on the footpaths and doorways breastfeeding other gypsys kids. Begging sounds of 'Madame, Madame si'l vous plait, si'l vous plait???" Drunks in the parks drinking cheap cans of beer at 8 in the morning and still there late at night. Rubbish loaded high on the footpaths in front of the apartments. And dogs shit.... everywhere!<div><br /></div><div>But, the place has character, it has ambiance, its entertaining, its pretty, it has an interesting population and it has a constant party!</div><div><br /></div><div>This afternoon I called into say goodbye to Paul and Francene. What "bonne chance" that I stayed with such a great couple. They currently have a 19 year old Arabian student living with them .He is doing a 3 week course in French. I didnt want to stay for dinner so made pathetic excuses about packing. Truth is, after 2 hours of fairly formal talking in french, I was stuffed. Its hard work.</div><div><br /></div><div>AND......I didnt know Montpellier was throwing a party, just because I am leaving! I walked down the two flights of stairs and said goodbye to Madame and Monsieur, opened the door, couple of steps out into the square, and VOILA! </div><div><br /></div><div>There was a Food and Wine evening happening with stalls, music and people galore. I bought some nougat, a pair of silver earings and then ate half a doz fresh oysters for 5 euro. As I left, more bands were setting up, party lights were turning on and everyone was in full swing. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now, I really dont want to leave. Cest formidable!</div><div><br /></div><div>Arvoir mon amies. Love Ros xxx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-57507936658297630502010-07-08T14:19:00.000-07:002010-07-08T14:25:13.841-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVKXCX9XPYY3yhk5gB20NSbJBCD5mkUOqkHLm_SCY1W-hXrLiBXppgE5CVSav0vKvj0gCZZv7EB7Zr-2hZH7e8UX9e39fdIei9vjR9LKw7z_Zend6lMKKV7n5pvvAFm0pZnx6Cv1sss681/s1600/Aigues+Mortes+8.7.10+054.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 480px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVKXCX9XPYY3yhk5gB20NSbJBCD5mkUOqkHLm_SCY1W-hXrLiBXppgE5CVSav0vKvj0gCZZv7EB7Zr-2hZH7e8UX9e39fdIei9vjR9LKw7z_Zend6lMKKV7n5pvvAFm0pZnx6Cv1sss681/s400/Aigues+Mortes+8.7.10+054.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491649016605031410" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxIHSBtTC5z0stcWYp8qae29DE8OuKSc_S3gwP2kXQu_3hhBuf0_J5b-zU3B1G8AD-cvOIYkI0UwlyvTa_2z361iOvLZX3ljL3QF6BmG3t0_DqkT3tY6CIYMg82zR-UVnNtrG76Ugjcpbh/s1600/Aigues+Mortes+8.7.10+047.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 360px; height: 480px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyCCMbiA1ZWMjvv3PCK1ywcWLHuFKXUuw5e15_2fvPbIY3xd5BsU-OiQL8ZV9Fn-XV1d2ktSo6-biZ8jKtkEQqkBT-uPBaI01JFqXFhWA2cc4EXPFZnyn8Y-0uaMRfB_08Jf7s712ZMEsk/s400/Aigues+Mortes+8.7.10+038.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491647609005223314" /></a>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-30516637652308341652010-07-08T11:11:00.000-07:002010-07-08T14:42:34.984-07:00<span style="font-style:italic;"></span>Bon jour mon amies, Keeping warm I hope?<div><div><br /></div><div>Had planned "take two" to Toulouse on Wednesday. BUT....the train broke down on the way, so after little thought, I decided to get off half way at Carcassonne, a breathtaking, fortified walled city which i<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;">s surrounded by fields of sunflowers. Has to be one of the prettiest towns with its yellow and orange houses displaying blue shutters at the windows, and had to be the day my camera battery exhausted!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>It took two trains to get home! I was a little stressed. Where's Thomas when we need him?</div><div><br /></div><div>This morning I reluctantly caught another train to Nimes. (No probs) Then a bus for 3/4 hr to Aigues Mortes a fortified town in the Carmargue. I walked on top of the wall surrounding the city, there were salt pans in the distance, swamps and the odd medieval tower here and there! Inside, the houses were decorated with pottery of blue and yellow, every rue invited a photo, the squares were full of restaurants, spraying fine mists of water to cool the patrons. </div><div><br /></div><div>In the afternoon I took a boat cruise on the canal to see the "Gardians" on their white horses. They were working the bull's herd preparing for the bull fights. Apparently the French do not harm their bulls.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the way back, in another canal ......................lo and behold there were heaps of Flamingos in the marshes! Rumour has it, that they are pink because of the salt pans??!! I was so happy to see the flamingos but cant even show you a photo as the camera battery exhausted again. (Merde)</div><div><br /></div><div>Arrived home late but elated that there were no problems with the trains. The Flexi pass has been good value. </div><div><br /></div><div>Bon Nuit, love Ros xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-8623846619735557492010-07-06T11:49:00.000-07:002010-07-06T12:34:18.040-07:00In search of the Flamingos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDhgy2RkKaufv2Ojtnbu_4GJYgz7jNl4hT2n1trHAWC2iEwD1CIx_2QJXNmNgZrjkz_E2OJ-OgJlp6MYHZZYOjvKw4kCAgxPHKdWjZPLWGmj49dhyphenhyphenlkJ5cqVrIFA18R_1orzrBkWJWiGWC/s1600/NIMES+5.7.10+028.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDhgy2RkKaufv2Ojtnbu_4GJYgz7jNl4hT2n1trHAWC2iEwD1CIx_2QJXNmNgZrjkz_E2OJ-OgJlp6MYHZZYOjvKw4kCAgxPHKdWjZPLWGmj49dhyphenhyphenlkJ5cqVrIFA18R_1orzrBkWJWiGWC/s400/NIMES+5.7.10+028.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490878242495392338" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSwSI_f7n2j-kwHyLGgKZmenE7ZcQ-O4uH3IGsoOBriNPjDbc5d0F9q02JXUZJGKHOiFtmhu2xGZUAZ7PCUxXM9_c5oa60tu2QnQGkETtFxk6O8VUEj2KkE0sBGc946s2I7jRRyF2lsS9/s1600/NIMES+5.7.10+026.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSwSI_f7n2j-kwHyLGgKZmenE7ZcQ-O4uH3IGsoOBriNPjDbc5d0F9q02JXUZJGKHOiFtmhu2xGZUAZ7PCUxXM9_c5oa60tu2QnQGkETtFxk6O8VUEj2KkE0sBGc946s2I7jRRyF2lsS9/s400/NIMES+5.7.10+026.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490878232171609202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpw3MfvvuhVCPTMDZ55Pf_h_a3o71UoXYsmhWQYjDd0T2NFZ3MCnhgwIrLwGTDM6lIGbslRO3fdai9Ird8FuGceLTyrLhLZztVzntDM98kxSt3G0jyzWambHAVDdFVlNDIQixsyPPpwgO6/s1600/NIMES+5.7.10+015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpw3MfvvuhVCPTMDZ55Pf_h_a3o71UoXYsmhWQYjDd0T2NFZ3MCnhgwIrLwGTDM6lIGbslRO3fdai9Ird8FuGceLTyrLhLZztVzntDM98kxSt3G0jyzWambHAVDdFVlNDIQixsyPPpwgO6/s400/NIMES+5.7.10+015.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490878224844702114" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhai8oGEDPGjgRq2GPvVIEZxogRYwVawAc0zISRXk7uvtjF2zx74ix5fAZY536BGM4buGkx0UlODpa_14D34hIP7fsVJPpTi5kK4MyrO8F99LepmERSsagMOz3LBb_IIEfk_AUzzeI0Wzgv/s1600/montpellier+17.6.10+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhai8oGEDPGjgRq2GPvVIEZxogRYwVawAc0zISRXk7uvtjF2zx74ix5fAZY536BGM4buGkx0UlODpa_14D34hIP7fsVJPpTi5kK4MyrO8F99LepmERSsagMOz3LBb_IIEfk_AUzzeI0Wzgv/s400/montpellier+17.6.10+002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490878217018812610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhLbD1aHMcDzBg6NZRAHnavn07tJTREDaP480yP0GpGT_1-3WrHMhnftQ1TeBo1owThbeOcTTE-GvTy0bx0aNIvguqtVOhO9ylnCQhGBlOiWw_zyJ_2_ekSBMgw2gWp8JhKdd61kLS6mN/s1600/montpellier+17.6.10+011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhLbD1aHMcDzBg6NZRAHnavn07tJTREDaP480yP0GpGT_1-3WrHMhnftQ1TeBo1owThbeOcTTE-GvTy0bx0aNIvguqtVOhO9ylnCQhGBlOiWw_zyJ_2_ekSBMgw2gWp8JhKdd61kLS6mN/s400/montpellier+17.6.10+011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490878212360251746" /></a><br />Bon Jour,<div><br /></div><div>Bit of a slow day today.I spent most of the morning in bed with Bernard................................</div><div>Schlink that is, author of the book "The Reader". </div><div><br /></div><div>This afternoon I caught the bus along the marshes looking for the flamingos. I know they exist because they are pictured on all the post cards and people I know have seen flocks of them floating on the banks, BUT......I still havent. Not a one! </div><div><br /></div><div>Today in le Comedie Square the markets were all about leathers from Spain. Lots of handbags, shoes and jewellery. Also a tennis court set up where participants kicked the small tennis ball over the net with their feet. Very clever.</div><div><br /></div><div>And then, the Spanish dancing. A band of 5 men singing with only a drum and one guitar whilst the dancer tapped her heart out. It really was fantastic! If I ever work out how to put a video on blog I can show you.</div><div><br /></div><div>Back to warm days with a little breeze...heaven.</div><div><br /></div><div>Au revoir mon amies, Love Ros xxxx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-18148773335540349702010-07-05T16:24:00.001-07:002010-07-05T16:24:50.922-07:00Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-86619580488040383932010-07-05T12:55:00.000-07:002010-07-05T13:50:19.502-07:00PONT DU GARD<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrunw3jvaydg5ifnx12rjD7tqkLdchny0OT7XAOspLoMVa-cXfHeVruBQm1EtgjaH3OVmXklncjdoKrsSf5u9I7zTmnkHwzrHxMxdvuqS9RqCWwxGDA9NmU6Q4t9rLAKRWvYSSidMsTWi6/s1600/NIMES+5.7.10+011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrunw3jvaydg5ifnx12rjD7tqkLdchny0OT7XAOspLoMVa-cXfHeVruBQm1EtgjaH3OVmXklncjdoKrsSf5u9I7zTmnkHwzrHxMxdvuqS9RqCWwxGDA9NmU6Q4t9rLAKRWvYSSidMsTWi6/s400/NIMES+5.7.10+011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490524674103162530" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJzPRVZk-ZbVueCyaJBi-o8bDQDPObMoAQEBEzF43bHEtT-8kiNt-wzVdh5_KubQwrbueoXSDjWG9zfTsf3nLywLM5MJDRrn8p9gJUPbKK9F85g5_USybKCbghT55aujyouU6lKT3OyGO5/s1600/NIMES+5.7.10+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJzPRVZk-ZbVueCyaJBi-o8bDQDPObMoAQEBEzF43bHEtT-8kiNt-wzVdh5_KubQwrbueoXSDjWG9zfTsf3nLywLM5MJDRrn8p9gJUPbKK9F85g5_USybKCbghT55aujyouU6lKT3OyGO5/s400/NIMES+5.7.10+008.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490524660814984754" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJUPGjCzFkK5EGLPXtRtZOTn6ROXFJDI8Ldm8TJfeIMLFOAHDv_dzG4bJpbW_FQkweMUyGtxkwA6RVhFNtZndlW2z1RV35HnkP7iViCz5PSiwKRKz_b3fVjdgiigsXxlsbyBfKbIImOCQ/s1600/NIMES+5.7.10+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJUPGjCzFkK5EGLPXtRtZOTn6ROXFJDI8Ldm8TJfeIMLFOAHDv_dzG4bJpbW_FQkweMUyGtxkwA6RVhFNtZndlW2z1RV35HnkP7iViCz5PSiwKRKz_b3fVjdgiigsXxlsbyBfKbIImOCQ/s400/NIMES+5.7.10+007.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490524651200935954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPlZgGvWA9WfIfdOkquMNxCPV9tkqzqJlvDDCYHn9o82OfB_7Qo2PwmEZBkj1a4fDLaFZEIs1-uTjVWPR3q-K8bz5etJn791WqKi3wy8iLAFtVpODmsIFWgEiNCTMxFG0qAZNBpkLXljQM/s1600/NIMES+5.7.10+006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPlZgGvWA9WfIfdOkquMNxCPV9tkqzqJlvDDCYHn9o82OfB_7Qo2PwmEZBkj1a4fDLaFZEIs1-uTjVWPR3q-K8bz5etJn791WqKi3wy8iLAFtVpODmsIFWgEiNCTMxFG0qAZNBpkLXljQM/s400/NIMES+5.7.10+006.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490524640551527426" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiPg3fNvHiN-vVjZezknDf_Ns6IyWV20LcRPfNIreFEqkNhYxVI8Ia41SLzE1KPbRhQ8tGJt3DD7BOK6xi1zxzoN-RQkDFqR1dpKzW6E0Es6NcTm7ldVPUYl8L11ue1ILpHoFUSIMvvVa/s1600/NIMES+5.7.10+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitiPg3fNvHiN-vVjZezknDf_Ns6IyWV20LcRPfNIreFEqkNhYxVI8Ia41SLzE1KPbRhQ8tGJt3DD7BOK6xi1zxzoN-RQkDFqR1dpKzW6E0Es6NcTm7ldVPUYl8L11ue1ILpHoFUSIMvvVa/s400/NIMES+5.7.10+005.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490524635465232210" /></a><br />BON JOUR.<div><br /></div><div>Ever wondered how they get the bubbles into a bottle of Perrier water? This and many other questions can be answered, if you too, take a tour of the natural springs in Nimes where Perrier is bottled. The Ferias (Bullfighting festival) was in June, Stevie Wonder played at the Ancient Arena last night.....and I visit the spring water Plant! </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>Truth is, I had time to kill before I caught the bus to Pont du Gard, which is about 20 kls out of Nimes. The 3 tiered aqueduct was built around 19 bc to bring water into Nimes.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>The scale is huge, 35 Arches on the top tier and its at least 50meters above the River Gard below where some brave and hot people were swimming. After walking across the top in the heat, I nearly jumped into the River myself. </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div>Later, back in Nimes I called into the Halles (Food market). Just love going to the Halles in any town , where fresh food of everything and anything is available ,you can see in the photos.</div><div><br /></div><div>This morning the train due for Toulouse was 'en retard" late! Instead of waiting the hour or so I changed my ticket to Nimes. Travelling alone is stressfull, I am always worried I may not get back as some of the buses are unreliable. Maybe I am getting a little home sick!!!????</div><div><br /></div><div>Hope you are all keeping warm...Love Ros xxxxxxxxxxxxx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-4029448614999803922010-07-04T09:53:00.001-07:002010-07-04T10:45:09.420-07:00Dimanche in Montpellier (Sunday)Bon Jour mon amies, Last night Montpellier was sweltering, it was 34 deg in the apartment at midnight! OK I admit it, the French are good, but, no air-conditioning! What the!<div><br /></div><div>Even my bright idea to see a film was squashed when Monsieur told me "Il fait tres chaud" Its too hot to show the movie's today!</div><div><br /></div><div>The centre square was all but deserted, Spanish dancers cancelled their act and even the normally packed bistros could not pull a crowd with their huge water misted fans propelling under the umbrellas.</div><div><br /></div><div>I called into the Museum knowing I could cool off in air-conditioned comfort, there is a massive screen on the wall showing delayed, slow motion photographic images of the public as they enter. Little did I know that was my entertainment for the day.</div><div><br /></div><div>When I ventured outside there was a huge storm brewing. Bring it on! Soon the skies opened, thunder cracked and it poured. I was a long way from home but walked in the rain anyway. The markets were awash as the vendors tried to pack their goods away . It was good to walk without the stench of dog wee and poo on the pavements. </div><div><br /></div><div>So there you have it, the mundane life of a day in France..But, tomorrow should be better as I am off to Toulouse!</div><div><br /></div><div>Allez-y doucement!</div><div><br /></div><div>Love Ros xxxx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-35413659799575390702010-07-03T12:05:00.000-07:002010-07-03T12:09:06.920-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8x5mXhx2fLH5yclZXGuv6kOgJ0u34QMQnDxqe9URAZY4aZHmqbwyoCby7C4E6c2G03VYhNPguv25LUWRoDXH46R9Tj7W4UOB2RNnBDPrDc9FLcvmGMic2vasfb2PC8pZrfeOziXES-op7/s1600/montpellier+2.7.10+011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8x5mXhx2fLH5yclZXGuv6kOgJ0u34QMQnDxqe9URAZY4aZHmqbwyoCby7C4E6c2G03VYhNPguv25LUWRoDXH46R9Tj7W4UOB2RNnBDPrDc9FLcvmGMic2vasfb2PC8pZrfeOziXES-op7/s400/montpellier+2.7.10+011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489758725277282674" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGF1vB-PrP_mYZ_8XxKwkry1L6F5ptUdSa997szga7BeJBBGxwRaT6KfR3EorFGhNeIepwqRoHClKqfUAsukYl7t4PY7t3weZca7jCAm1bVoaDfPQCCJN1xT2AVs8ffaGsy0NSqPSlCFl/s1600/montpellier+2.7.10+010.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPGF1vB-PrP_mYZ_8XxKwkry1L6F5ptUdSa997szga7BeJBBGxwRaT6KfR3EorFGhNeIepwqRoHClKqfUAsukYl7t4PY7t3weZca7jCAm1bVoaDfPQCCJN1xT2AVs8ffaGsy0NSqPSlCFl/s400/montpellier+2.7.10+010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489758717566425634" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVNPwl4i3GY459h2bRUFdj8rT9tfkZIFnvWE2qSKtrK9SCfAg4FGjgcqkYyFTww6FrpgH2C2yMTYz2mz_bhu0XuPMOsYjngBCyR4_HMg-h7c3umrg_2AEu4C953vrFPjGHBgsI8g6BUyF/s1600/montpellier+2.7.10+017.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgVNPwl4i3GY459h2bRUFdj8rT9tfkZIFnvWE2qSKtrK9SCfAg4FGjgcqkYyFTww6FrpgH2C2yMTYz2mz_bhu0XuPMOsYjngBCyR4_HMg-h7c3umrg_2AEu4C953vrFPjGHBgsI8g6BUyF/s400/montpellier+2.7.10+017.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489758707031468658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf79M1cQfjkdvgayA5qubGwZf70JXWj69JJNu5Ic87UwAfNYQK-aIrOT82rIORZN38Y_YJ59ZrdI4Qml8_9sTnB34rCvaRafdudqmRlgfdbGBKldWMYezYuf9-X6_fORn83F8exEaL9wKP/s1600/avignon+1.7.10+011.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf79M1cQfjkdvgayA5qubGwZf70JXWj69JJNu5Ic87UwAfNYQK-aIrOT82rIORZN38Y_YJ59ZrdI4Qml8_9sTnB34rCvaRafdudqmRlgfdbGBKldWMYezYuf9-X6_fORn83F8exEaL9wKP/s400/avignon+1.7.10+011.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489758698414952770" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9tPRwHgda8dTsqNFBujT_GStgbNMeVr1rFokbquAmHOaPrmNC3BhOUbJU5suOwBJ4HGpMdXokwkZ9AkABM3yRIrsw70YJy34RO-ajbku3U-PagumATZnPHpL87vgnPZ1ycH3lwkUljnNL/s1600/avignon+1.7.10+078.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9tPRwHgda8dTsqNFBujT_GStgbNMeVr1rFokbquAmHOaPrmNC3BhOUbJU5suOwBJ4HGpMdXokwkZ9AkABM3yRIrsw70YJy34RO-ajbku3U-PagumATZnPHpL87vgnPZ1ycH3lwkUljnNL/s400/avignon+1.7.10+078.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489758691988951346" /></a>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-68794974190089708642010-07-03T11:11:00.000-07:002010-07-03T12:03:44.213-07:00Bon Jour Mon amies, Still bloody hot here in Montpellier. Yesterday I took it easy just couldnt get the energy to go anywhere so in the afternoon I checked out the sales and did some food shopping. (Its a hard life)<div><br /></div><div>This morning I met Francene under the huge Magnolia trees in the park for Thai Chi. It was a great 2 hours. Afterwards Francene, Paul and their daughter Sevrene ( who is visiting them from Montreal) came to look at the apartment and stayed for lunch. It was fun but a little stressful and I was happy when they left as I found it hard to converse with the daughter, she spoke so fast! In the end I just made out I understood what I didnt!</div><div><br /></div><div> Paul and Francene were as sweet as ever. Tonight they have another student coming to stay with them for three weeks. He is a 19 year old Arabian. Sevrene who is 26 is about to travel along the coast to Bulgeria where she is working in a camp for 4 weeks. I am sure she gave me every detail about the camp and her life but I couldnt tell you very much of it. In fact....I think maybe the week on my own has not been as good for my French as I thought. Comme si comme sa.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Monsieur in the boucherie understood me. I bought these little courgette (Zucchini) souffles. They were light as a feather and delicious. A rotisserie Chook cost 5.50 Euro. About the same as home although ours are much tastier. I feel very proud to be Australian when asked where I come from , the French know Sydney, and they all tell me how hot Australia is. Well if it aint hot here!!?????</div><div><br /></div><div>Kate and Kim are in Vienna, they are both in bed for the day.Kate has the flu and a temp and Kim has both eyes infected with conjunctivitis. They are not happy to be missing out on Vienna. </div><div><br /></div><div>Montpellier is preparing for world cup quarter finals tonight. The atmosphere is inviting. Hope you are all enjoying it at home.</div><div><br /></div><div>Bon Nuit. Love ros xxxxx</div><div><br /></div><div>Photos; 2 x Avignon, the petit local corner shops. La Corbeille and La Boucherie/Charcuterie and some left overs from lunch. </div>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-17937908288562752072010-07-01T12:05:00.000-07:002010-07-01T13:52:09.313-07:00AVIGNON<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgf59k3S3MrEGU3hygyDaEW9FLoqOQ2DszMfHxrHfccW3_wkDoOyMy9EWNIGzhRmjUVjhi6bzqDVH5CbHedFaub6q3UMtG4mqDE-J_02cZ3b8d2Cfb5ocvGTMai6dzZ27lSqHrCVkIG5pH/s1600/avignon+1.7.10+016.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgf59k3S3MrEGU3hygyDaEW9FLoqOQ2DszMfHxrHfccW3_wkDoOyMy9EWNIGzhRmjUVjhi6bzqDVH5CbHedFaub6q3UMtG4mqDE-J_02cZ3b8d2Cfb5ocvGTMai6dzZ27lSqHrCVkIG5pH/s400/avignon+1.7.10+016.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489043044663386434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6_-2z0KJnxPHUDNCF1uqoc53C7A3sYE6IPnn62-r_5j1nSt6Mo1_rxjhxO91rBLitKWLSvmxN595HwUgtXiiSXFdKRh3iSsJ_hFjodI2-NSLRIQUDuqlQ2vrILUrskR3SZT5mmuwi6uo/s1600/avignon+1.7.10+097.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO6_-2z0KJnxPHUDNCF1uqoc53C7A3sYE6IPnn62-r_5j1nSt6Mo1_rxjhxO91rBLitKWLSvmxN595HwUgtXiiSXFdKRh3iSsJ_hFjodI2-NSLRIQUDuqlQ2vrILUrskR3SZT5mmuwi6uo/s400/avignon+1.7.10+097.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489043036733993234" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2jwpLtXB18de2_aVpj7arY4goFkdFJAbzm3RXI-450lOqxOy9MFGZS9rvBFy1P_mQ1cjQCKpoXzuouzqNfmifBt2pdeGkF4o6yKclJUJs_P8n3rwvt0U6-5ynZotmqLP0XCeAqNKref3y/s1600/avignon+1.7.10+087.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2jwpLtXB18de2_aVpj7arY4goFkdFJAbzm3RXI-450lOqxOy9MFGZS9rvBFy1P_mQ1cjQCKpoXzuouzqNfmifBt2pdeGkF4o6yKclJUJs_P8n3rwvt0U6-5ynZotmqLP0XCeAqNKref3y/s400/avignon+1.7.10+087.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489043025424555826" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwCw_x2pQERvQix_geAtpWZmk37lEVBUCACnnQZ0yarrvbjnAt3K3-m5HG5hoLG4rPpb1qwgnUKkGy_jEi_TJ18FZ4v66kPjDTI7fZOUYiwO1_N2XhuAQXhdHMJ_sBkrsrsaS1HmIADWIu/s1600/avignon+1.7.10+083.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwCw_x2pQERvQix_geAtpWZmk37lEVBUCACnnQZ0yarrvbjnAt3K3-m5HG5hoLG4rPpb1qwgnUKkGy_jEi_TJ18FZ4v66kPjDTI7fZOUYiwO1_N2XhuAQXhdHMJ_sBkrsrsaS1HmIADWIu/s400/avignon+1.7.10+083.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489043017728550322" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0VR2b4nnRR8QTHoeiItJJo3CpAkOobk-OIfwUOAjOt_Dc7zVSWm8Zzt3VDiZn_Joc7S-IW17wzp_kWLlTa54yK9XpOZGBIqPR-wC_WEq8WjBpdDVq0AXqR-OFHmdNNEQD7Ss0ME6EZaT_/s1600/avignon+1.7.10+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0VR2b4nnRR8QTHoeiItJJo3CpAkOobk-OIfwUOAjOt_Dc7zVSWm8Zzt3VDiZn_Joc7S-IW17wzp_kWLlTa54yK9XpOZGBIqPR-wC_WEq8WjBpdDVq0AXqR-OFHmdNNEQD7Ss0ME6EZaT_/s400/avignon+1.7.10+002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489043008340170322" /></a><br />Bon jour tout le monde!<div><br /></div><div> As I write there is the sound of ten thousand drums coming from the apartment above. Band practice seems to be most evenings. I am wondering if the 94 year old lady, also above, is dancing around her walking stick. <div><br /></div><div>Today I visited Avignon, the city of the popes from the middle ages. Very pretty with its tall plane trees lining the entrance from one of the 5 gates in the 4.3 klm medieval rampart that surrounds the old town. Avignon is noticeably different from the other towns because of the mixture of architecture, from 17th and 18th century Roman Baroque and 19th and 20th French classic. Absolutely amazing. Monuments line the streets and adorn the buildings. Its a photographers paradise.</div><div><br /></div><div>Avignon has the same ol' Notre Dam Cathederal with its gilded Madonna looking over the city as in all the other places but the interior is different and interesting with its versions of Christ illuminated in the coffin with a dog licking his feet! The cathedrals reminds me of the Ken Follet book "Pillars of the earth". </div><div><br /></div><div>Avignon also has a river and quaint narrow streets absolutely full of cafes and bistros. Tables and chairs are set up all over the town, under trees, down alleys. Its wall to wall restaurants. </div><div><br /></div><div>Visited the Petit Palace and the famous Avignon bridge built in the 12th century. Jean, it was pretty hard to dance on the bloody bridge! But I did a little jig as you told me everyone has to dance on the bridge!</div><div><br /></div><div>Luckily there was no manifestation today and I caught the TGV without hassle. Called into the local corner shop near the apartment, Monsieur gave me some olives in a container. Who said the French are arrogant. I feel more like a local every day. </div><div><br /></div><div>Bon Nuit! Ros xxxxxxxxxxxx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div></div>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-25052037066804953682010-06-30T13:32:00.000-07:002010-06-30T13:41:32.429-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9AO7s1-aj4uXdsyVNpTRR-KHUCW9SLEZl11mt__VUilHqxrrulwRyr7w1TT-ZGPjqfI5lxmYcBhTczbhkZSGbhnVt2z0OqxHRaKkC33wRd3ivxfB3ARqZ7_wEeMLPB_UROe-u7zOAqLA8/s1600/mongtpellier+31st+016.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9AO7s1-aj4uXdsyVNpTRR-KHUCW9SLEZl11mt__VUilHqxrrulwRyr7w1TT-ZGPjqfI5lxmYcBhTczbhkZSGbhnVt2z0OqxHRaKkC33wRd3ivxfB3ARqZ7_wEeMLPB_UROe-u7zOAqLA8/s400/mongtpellier+31st+016.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488668632706085042" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJUVc4qFXOc6l37sjnQx-PGxIf4KQDkd45N-MYmEcaEFD__SWQyOQyaQbjCF-LhfwD0CKiY9HBSqkBDoQEOlSEnp9Q9gADJF5LajM23kq0YkVBdeWx93wDD3-oKFqB1_PPCFlV_UNIPF3/s1600/mongtpellier+31st+012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJUVc4qFXOc6l37sjnQx-PGxIf4KQDkd45N-MYmEcaEFD__SWQyOQyaQbjCF-LhfwD0CKiY9HBSqkBDoQEOlSEnp9Q9gADJF5LajM23kq0YkVBdeWx93wDD3-oKFqB1_PPCFlV_UNIPF3/s400/mongtpellier+31st+012.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488668622650477202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjho1p5AWcKWWUrx74lmjscYTusb4db8G9psO7OBhv2xPaXrUbIsulP_QRWe9ExL6I6Z9KhHA28skGCJM706z5TXBM0rvHRE20k_hBWfsmp1H_uZL8dJLZl_qdaX-JFVtIEAWdAAf2lAHNl/s1600/mongtpellier+31st+015.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjho1p5AWcKWWUrx74lmjscYTusb4db8G9psO7OBhv2xPaXrUbIsulP_QRWe9ExL6I6Z9KhHA28skGCJM706z5TXBM0rvHRE20k_hBWfsmp1H_uZL8dJLZl_qdaX-JFVtIEAWdAAf2lAHNl/s400/mongtpellier+31st+015.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488668616504920258" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinotSjpaCf1BeGds9VpBQpAdWmbdy9_OYyoLJ2_0AWoqaXFimH-UTSbyiTGZ1vhkIJHn8U7xSEh4h-HVi_PopzebzgNYz4ogHC6lWdvYx6mLgryuHw7JJhVMqAAjXB1uQY9ZP2EjE61XnH/s1600/mongtpellier+31st+009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinotSjpaCf1BeGds9VpBQpAdWmbdy9_OYyoLJ2_0AWoqaXFimH-UTSbyiTGZ1vhkIJHn8U7xSEh4h-HVi_PopzebzgNYz4ogHC6lWdvYx6mLgryuHw7JJhVMqAAjXB1uQY9ZP2EjE61XnH/s400/mongtpellier+31st+009.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488668606077652210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDEYqdWjcrHR5UtrjNrkyO2U4cDYeAxrp7u-4ENKwZdjSB5f1GGzRJQvOw-2V3pKom9tnFlgtFYgFym4ILbuoFI0j2jWh3pXyhMKsEmCG-JsyZQWux6_wJRd_kKWsuSUGq-a9a-JBjg_y/s1600/mongtpellier+31st+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVDEYqdWjcrHR5UtrjNrkyO2U4cDYeAxrp7u-4ENKwZdjSB5f1GGzRJQvOw-2V3pKom9tnFlgtFYgFym4ILbuoFI0j2jWh3pXyhMKsEmCG-JsyZQWux6_wJRd_kKWsuSUGq-a9a-JBjg_y/s400/mongtpellier+31st+002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488668599053272482" /></a>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-12444723484292856182010-06-30T13:23:00.000-07:002010-06-30T13:30:54.134-07:00Apt, 12 bd de Strasbourg, montpellier.Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-42143751407331800672010-06-30T12:12:00.000-07:002010-06-30T13:21:17.011-07:00Hot Montpellier!!!Bon Jour all from hot, hot Montpellier! Its hard to believe that we are sweltering over here and at home everyone is freezing. Its currently 9.15 pm and still stifling hot. (tres chaud) .<div><br /></div><div>Today all the sales started in Montpellier, there has been a big build up and when I walked into town I couldnt believe the people shopping. All the women are dressed beautifully to shop. Its a fight to get into the boutiques when half of the people take their dogs shopping! I was FORCED into buying a pair of shoes, and I found lots of boutiques in little rues I hadnt been to before. </div><div><br /></div><div>Had a conversation with Eric the boulanger (baker) at the bottom of the apartments, this morning. The proprietor told me to go to him if I had any problems. Eric talked so fast I couldnt understand him. Thats because he was speaking Spanish! He sent me off with 3 long baguettes and a large bag of croissants, I tried to tell him there was only me, but I think he couldnt understand my French!</div><div><br /></div><div>The area I am in is so very different to where Francene and Paul live. I think its the league of nations here. Lots of Spanish, Italians, Africans, Arabs, you name it. Many women wearing the Hi-jab. Its multicultural to say the least. The French embrace all cultures, but they are not happy with women wearing the Berker.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have just read "A year in Provence" by Peter Mayle, given to us by Colleen. Paul and Francene gave me the copy in French so I will attempt to read it. Tomorrow I go to Avignon in Provence which is the area that lured me to France. Its only half hour by train so if its as good as I think I will go daily.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have to share the photos of the apt with you, it has character, I hear the church bells ringing every day. In the evening one can hear the clink of plates as other residents cook their dinner. The aroma from the boulangerie wafts through the staircase and the smell of the nefines (sp) (A Spanish fruit similar to apricots) greets me in the morning when I open the windows. The trees are as tall as the 3 story building. </div><div><br /></div><div>BonNuit, Ros xxxxxxxxxx</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-39049311648486559622010-06-28T08:07:00.001-07:002010-06-28T08:08:50.930-07:00Sette, a small version of Marseille. Last dinner with Madame Francene and Monsieur Paul and...you've gotta park somewhere!Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-53117354403357946622010-06-28T07:48:00.000-07:002010-06-30T04:31:58.951-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5miQKIE0Q9OmjAYW4TTJLYbW2cbDoe3bz2ha5Zyac_CIOnpe-BkKqaiXNYT222d9mrpWIIXS8BccXS49GM4zd6DWqrlqvEnm_stAoaLYldsNkHc8wWjDSc0levDW593T35-esB5Hhagk1/s1600/mongtpellier+20th+to+26th+june+038.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5miQKIE0Q9OmjAYW4TTJLYbW2cbDoe3bz2ha5Zyac_CIOnpe-BkKqaiXNYT222d9mrpWIIXS8BccXS49GM4zd6DWqrlqvEnm_stAoaLYldsNkHc8wWjDSc0levDW593T35-esB5Hhagk1/s400/mongtpellier+20th+to+26th+june+038.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487840953406879650" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLxs9tHWwef61h7LD2ExjHPhIOU083y5vcrSyZ6rlAEHsPxCylGlIim6xkwVtaJa4qzlA9PLutDz6pAMC5c1ZXvivpUPfJk0NSdIx8LB43JCAtoFE6G6YE6oYPg6rODv4AJe50w_HmE-0/s1600/mongtpellier+20th+to+26th+june+040.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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(So they say)Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-85191817547028572262010-06-28T07:28:00.000-07:002010-06-28T07:29:05.093-07:00Marseille...its tres scenicRos Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1614674472568194096.post-43594868209359002242010-06-28T07:20:00.000-07:002010-06-28T07:27:45.487-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZipwTW5K8pdkZnCJ3Yz1TtDfEUuoTO-ziLHT5QP4bgfsN46ovagTdxvxs6yyiHrm6xbWmQ5n1BTZ2XjiWDnr-PykzLpcxf2lZl8duwykAGQshghacLKQRyyU4HWm566q8cwwig2zR1YD/s1600/marseille+19.6.10+054.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqZipwTW5K8pdkZnCJ3Yz1TtDfEUuoTO-ziLHT5QP4bgfsN46ovagTdxvxs6yyiHrm6xbWmQ5n1BTZ2XjiWDnr-PykzLpcxf2lZl8duwykAGQshghacLKQRyyU4HWm566q8cwwig2zR1YD/s400/marseille+19.6.10+054.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487831017466070658" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzHVq5eMJNuEmKp-fT2ZE6l6DBP8Y38PqcrpMonHV872KivnRUj5KYqhgfoi91TTpRkSffy8uDx65Hg5KSHfBou6s_E0C1ckqISzxGLgvYtCxIZeicdouqF4tt3iGPzmZXB2RWv2MGrau/s1600/marseille+19.6.10+001.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzHVq5eMJNuEmKp-fT2ZE6l6DBP8Y38PqcrpMonHV872KivnRUj5KYqhgfoi91TTpRkSffy8uDx65Hg5KSHfBou6s_E0C1ckqISzxGLgvYtCxIZeicdouqF4tt3iGPzmZXB2RWv2MGrau/s400/marseille+19.6.10+001.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487831014010569762" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjtTabtmLeNz2iDLrcgR4VFfWGsN-TZWM3U0Cu5b4AG_VfVPtm1z1Is2SMxgLUllhFenB9OIUHvJGPXN4eTgz_FWef5UweE0X0Qx4A50UgXDqomn2ghKD2LYGkYRtNQ7Yi7xKfnI9hG9L/s1600/marseille+19.6.10+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjtTabtmLeNz2iDLrcgR4VFfWGsN-TZWM3U0Cu5b4AG_VfVPtm1z1Is2SMxgLUllhFenB9OIUHvJGPXN4eTgz_FWef5UweE0X0Qx4A50UgXDqomn2ghKD2LYGkYRtNQ7Yi7xKfnI9hG9L/s400/marseille+19.6.10+005.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487831005110562866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfKrY8-vHsdXa8E93IIG3Xe_m3yDQK6ZTuwFQnvgIQScN1hbpMnyxwcSPHhYS6vHOjWN-36RRW8YPhNTRTkc-zp7fLP-92fPkQ8fF0B2jvabXiM3qMARjn1ph3hrpSrA_uCL75lVccEXhd/s1600/marseille+19.6.10+003.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfKrY8-vHsdXa8E93IIG3Xe_m3yDQK6ZTuwFQnvgIQScN1hbpMnyxwcSPHhYS6vHOjWN-36RRW8YPhNTRTkc-zp7fLP-92fPkQ8fF0B2jvabXiM3qMARjn1ph3hrpSrA_uCL75lVccEXhd/s400/marseille+19.6.10+003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487830998403914722" /></a>Ros Eimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05353625966961054075noreply@blogger.com0