It sure takes a long time to fly from Paris to Vancouver! The day gets longer because of the time changes, you eat more because you have more time, but it’s tough on an old lady. One perk along the way was – I got to meet a drug sniffer dog! He was so cute, […]

Well I packed. I packed at the apartment, I repacked at the train station in Loches, and I’ve repacked in Paris. The suitcase has become smaller somehow.On Our last walk I took this photo of mistletoe in the trees. It grows in only some trees and the balls can get huge. And one last picture […]

I think this crossing sign is perfect. I see this couple on the streets every market day. The little man is telling the traffic to slow down. This sign is pretty cute too, but I can’t figure out the breed. While I’m on signs, here’s one ma sœur spotted above a drug store this morning […]

There’s not a lot I’ve left undone in the city of Loches. Things are beginning to repeat, though it’s still fun to live with a chateau looming overhead and to walk through stone city gates to get my baguette. I’ll never get tired of the outdoor cafes and the smiling people – or trying to […]

We took the 9am bus into Tours and headed to the Tourist Office for a map. Thus armed, we headed toward the Botanical Garden. It was a gorgeous walk. Tour is called Le Jardin de France and it deserves the name. We found the Botanical Garden without trouble, and enjoyed our walk around. There are […]

Here are some yummy pics! We had a day of eating things we wouldn’t eat at home. After a wonderful coffee and croissant breakfast we toured and explored, finally finding our way to our favourite restaurant so far. The above pic is the back of the restaurant from the Jardin Public, and the below pic […]

Today we went to two art exhibits in the City of Loches. Getting to the first one we had to walk past these in a window. Adorable little chickens. Easter must be near. We arrived at the Chancellerie and Maison du Centaure and it was open! It’s been closed until now. These are two old […]

Our internet is so slow it takes a long time for pictures to upload. As a result I post fewer pictures than I’d like. Here are some pictures that I would have posted yesterday if I had more patience.

“Oh Look!” I exclaimed. “We found an olive tree with grapes on it!” Old age has taken its toll. Love the light fixture! We’re walking through town to the Royal City.We are heading up to the Cité Royale to visit the Logis Royal. Jeanne D’Arc was here 607 years ago. A second trip for me […]