[NOTE: A day of catching up and re-grouping in Paris during which time I am finishing and posting several pages that were under construction while we were in Nice.] A playground for the rich and famous who arrive in their mighty yachats; a former haven for writers such as Hemingway and Fitzgerald; a jewel of … Continue reading Antibes

Our dove was late to breakfast yesterday morning and we were very concerned...you might  have heard us muttering about where she could possibly be. About 11:30 AM  she showed up for brunch.  Shortly after we arrived home from Antibes last night, along came Lovey...with a companion!!  Lovey is the lighter colored of the two.   … Continue reading A Guest Who Came to Dinner

Michael and Tim have beautiful orchids here in their apartment and this one was particularly spectacular with the afternoon sun shining in on it today.   And Marlena and I were posing together...one of the many pieces of art that grace the walls of the apartment.

Today was supposed to be heavy rain and indeed began that way.  But by 11:00 AM the sun had come out and it promised to stay sunny all day long.  So, we regrouped and had a totally spectacular day experiencing Nice with the Niçoise locals...strolling from one place to another until we ultimately stopped for … Continue reading Sunshine Surprise

Traditionally on the first of May the French celebrate by gifting friends with a bouquet of Lilies of the Valley...a symbol of spring, friendship, bonheur.  Even though it is rainy and chilly here in Nice today, we will be out and about in search of these fragrant little flowers to officially welcome spring and celebrate … Continue reading Bon Fête de Muguet