"A Diamond in the Rough" that's the best way I can describe our coastal town. And while it may not be chichi like Cassis, Bandol, or Sanary… La Ciotat has more character in its little pinky than all three. Can you sense our salty sea breeze coming from the turquoise bay just below? Expat? Ready to file your tax return by June 15th? Don't sweat … Continue reading A Little Tour of La Ciotat, France. Allez! On y va!
My dad and Marsha arrived late Tuesday night–despite the national strikes! I am taking the next two weeks off to enjoy every minute with family. Today's post was written during their last visit in September of 2014. Photo taken at Le Parc du Mugel in La Ciotat, where today's story takes place. TODAY'S WORD: joie de vivre (jwah-deuh-vee-vruh) : love of life ECOUTEZ: … Continue reading Joie de Vivre + A must-visit beach in La Ciotat, close to Paradise!
Wish I'd gotten a picture of the hero in today's story. Meantime, here's a lovable stand-in. Photo taken somewhere in the Vaucluse… le locataire (lo h-ka-tair) : tenant Audio File: Listen to Jean-Marc: Download MP3 or Wav file Le locataire ouvre grand ses bras. "Entrez, je vous en prie!" il dit.The tenant opens his arms. "Come in. Please!" he says. A Day in a … Continue reading How to say tenant in French?
