(written by Nancy) Today we went on a bit of an expedition up into the mountains northwest of Nice to the small village of Entrevaux.  What a spectacular place it turned out to be!  We took a small local train (the Chermins de Fer de Provence) from Nice that goes up into the mountains, stopping … Continue reading An amazing day in the mountains at Entrevaux

(written by Dave) A quick post with lots of photos.  I think that we’ve mentioned that this is Carnival week here in Nice.  Actually it is Carnival weeks.  It started on the 17th of February and runs through the 4th of March.  We’ve been trying to take in a few of the events. Best we … Continue reading Carnival Nice 2012

(written by Dave) As the title says (for those of you who read French), our French classes are finished.  Though of course the study of French could never really be completed as it would take years to truly master French, or any other non-native language really.  We advanced from absolute beginner to somewhere further along … Continue reading C’est Fini – French class is finished!

(written by Nancy) Sorry to our blog readers for the long period between posts.  Our French classes are getting progressively harder and harder and this week we had to spend a lot of time in the afternoons and evenings studying just to try to keep up.  We have now headed into territory that we have … Continue reading Food instalment no. 2 – the French charcuterie

(Written by Dave) WARNING:  Do not read this if you are on a diet or are hungry. DISCLAIMER:  Falling behind on my French study has led me to blatantly use this blog as a way of catching back up – presenting an unfortunate risk to the cholesterol levels of our readers– for that I apologise … Continue reading French foods – warning, do not read if you are hungry

(written by Dave) First a report from Nice football.  Mats and I went to the Montpellier vs Nice football match last night.  It was the first time either of us had been to a big time European football match. It rained lightly the entire match but it was not too uncomfortable.  The weather and the … Continue reading Football and winter touring in Nice

(written by Dave) Full disclosure.  I skipped school yesterday and went skiing in the Alps with Alice and Mats, at the resort Isola 2000.  Actually, I didn’t ski, and neither did my mom but Mats did.  Australia readers would know that skipping work or school when you are not really ill is called “chucking a … Continue reading Chucking a sickie in the Alps

(written by Dave) Monday was a big day. After 2.5 weeks Nancy’s mom (Jan) flew back to the USA on a 6:20AM flight. My mom (Alice) and nephew (Mats) arrived 6 hours later, also from the USA. We had a nice time with Jan – she did a great job nursing Nancy back to health. … Continue reading The swap in Nice

(Written by Nancy) First, thanks to all for the birthday wishes! I am sorry to report that we did not have any big 50 birthday bash (not yet, at least). I ended up with a bout of food poisoning or a stomach bug that hit on Tuesday night and was laid flat for three days … Continue reading Birthday bust and Monaco Rally