HODGE PODGE BLOG

Since we arrived we have seen this nun riding her bike but we never had our cameras or she was past before we could take her photo. Just a few weeks ago we were at our friends' house when all of a sudden Dave said, "Susie, get your camera, there's the nun!" People here ride for both transportation and for exercise. After returning to the states we plan to use our bikes for transportation to the grocery store and running errands as well as for exercise.

One of the last signs of fall. This picture was taken about a few weeks ago as I was out for one of my walks along the gulf.

The big box grocery store is called Carrefore similar to WalMart. Meghan begged me to park at on the top floor so we could use the escalator You have to remember to bring your plastic bags to the grocery or you buy new bags each time. We keep them in the back of the car so they are always available. Another practice we hope to continue back home to help save the environment.
The French are very good about saving energy. Most of the light switches are on a preset timer that goes off after about two minutes. This is very common in public places, hotels, stair ways, ect.

Out walking along the gulf today after it rained around 10 a.m., I got a nice look at the birds sunning themselves on the rocks along the gulf. My sister Carol told me that we were probably really going to miss the water. She is SO right!!!
I didn't want to come back to the flat, I could have stayed out there all day but the laundry was waiting and other chores. Plus Meghan was waiting to go on a shopping spree for a new coat.

Can you name all the countries' flags on this sailboat?

Linda, our friend from Indy shared with us that the big balls in the trees are mistletoe. I plan to take Dave on this walk next time!!