Month: November 2024

Max, Milestones

The First Turn of the Key, A Housewarming, and France’s Quirky Floor Numbers

Le Bon Temps ("The Good Times")—the name of this local brasserie captures the spirit of why my son loves La Ciotat so much. Now, he's committing to a new home and a new chapter. In today's story, read about this exciting milestone. Below: a dreamy night view from Max and Ana's apartment. TODAY'S WORD: La Crémaillère  : housewarming party; housewarming PRONUNCIATION: [kray-myeh-air] EXAMPLE SENTENCE:"Ce n’était … Continue reading The First Turn of the Key, A Housewarming, and France’s Quirky Floor Numbers

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Italy, Travel

Louche: A Shady, Sketchy, and Suspicious Encounter at the Airport

Beautiful, innocent Italy, where seemingly nothing could go wrong. Do you ever let down your guard when traveling to charming places? Read about our iffy airport transfer after midnight in today's update… Stay connected with me on Instagram or Facebook or LinkedIn. It’s a great way to keep in touch, especially when this blog takes a break or faces technical hiccups. I’d hate to lose … Continue reading Louche: A Shady, Sketchy, and Suspicious Encounter at the Airport

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Health care

A Visit to the Kiné: French Healthcare with a Cozy Twist

Today’s story unfolds here in La Ciotat, near this lush, green former agricultural estate, now the Parc du Domaine de la Tour… A Note About Your Subscription:From time to time, readers are automatically dropped from my mailing list by a system that flags inactive emails—this isn't something I control! To ensure you stay connected and don’t miss out on these weekly updates, please click on … Continue reading A Visit to the Kiné: French Healthcare with a Cozy Twist

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