Rethinking Our Luggage
The weight and size of our luggage seemed much more reasonable in the US than it does in Europe. Maybe it’s the conversion to the metric system. Or maybe it’s all of the cobblestone streets and narrow stairways. Regardless, we’re contemplating ditching the suitcase (and a considerable amount of our stuff) and obtaining a second backpack instead. We’ll see.
Le ciel de Paris
Helping in the Kitchen: Shelling Beans
Theo was very interested in shelling the cranberry beans today, so much so that dinner was delayed because he wanted to finish by himself.
Soul Kitchen
Soul Kitchen in Montmartre, Paris. Yum.
Trying to “Do French,” Even When It’s Uncomfortable
Before we left Ireland, we tried to teach our todller Theo a few important French phrases:
- Bonjour!
- Au revoir!
- Merci!
- Un pain au chocolat s’il vous plait!
“Not yet,” he’d very consistently reply with a shake of his head.
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Hôtel de Ville, Lyon
Early Morning
Our Home Is Where Our Food Is
I’m frequently asked where “home” is. We left the US from our previous residence in Oakland, California, but we don’t have a set place to return to when we eventually finish traveling. We left a few possessions with family in Ohio and New York, but most of what we own is traveling with us. So, in many ways, home is pretty much wherever we are, even if it’s for just a short period of time.
Fun with a Salad Spinner
