Dreaming of France

I’ve been in a bit of a funk recently due to some surgery I had a few weeks ago. Thankfully, that’s over, and after one final check-up with my surgeon next week, we’ll be able to hit the road again, this time to central Oregon to see more of the state’s seven wonders.

Until then, I’ve spent much time reflecting on our close to three year sojourn in France, and even though it’s wonderful to be close to family and friends here in the states, we miss France. So today, I’m sharing some photos from our time there.

Our travels took us to many destinations around France, including the Loire Valley.

We visited Paris numerous times.

We found many quaint and charming villages.

And we spent several months in Avignon towards the end of our time there.

We loved every minute of our time in France. The expat life broadens one’s mind, challenges our beliefs and tests our character like nothing else I have ever encountered. I will be forever grateful for this life-changing experience.

So ask the traveled inhabitant of any nation, ‘In what country on earth would you rather live?’ Certainly in my own, where are all my friends, my relations, and the earliest and sweetest affections and recollections of my life. Which would be your second choice? France. Thomas Jefferson

I apologize to my regular followers for sharing some of these photos a second time. It’s interesting how surgery, even a minor one, can really zap one’s energy and motivation. But, it’s mostly history now and I will return to new material moving forward.

Wishing you good health and adventurous travels,

Tricia