tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22527323564604501022024-03-13T06:39:39.684-05:00When life sends you lemons... make lemonade.Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.comBlogger1240125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-8219339158413824652023-12-07T19:10:00.003-06:002023-12-07T22:18:00.796-06:00ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH POTATOES, ONIONS AND PEPPERS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxQJfZ7BLdZ4hg_xuMUShPRhzLKgCTWKTbO7AvvLRqhu1i_ESWoNyXvDBxNOExm7EnjLk9BH99LDDpvisseWAVHEXzqiFcVVNiLaNG0__82GkfKQ3PZub8uYPYuEDbZwXFpR1RxYYW_5dzSGYB_tRVPXyQuUAa89fpYGSkIp3pdEGe7QqO5G6j-yQSaP4/s2896/IMG_5102.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2840" data-original-width="2896" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxQJfZ7BLdZ4hg_xuMUShPRhzLKgCTWKTbO7AvvLRqhu1i_ESWoNyXvDBxNOExm7EnjLk9BH99LDDpvisseWAVHEXzqiFcVVNiLaNG0__82GkfKQ3PZub8uYPYuEDbZwXFpR1RxYYW_5dzSGYB_tRVPXyQuUAa89fpYGSkIp3pdEGe7QqO5G6j-yQSaP4/s320/IMG_5102.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="css-values" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH POTATOES, ONIONS AND PEPPERS</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Chicago Tribune</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">April 22, 1993</span></div></div><div style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); margin-bottom: 2rem;"><div class="article_byline | font_open-sans font_size_14 font_bold_semi color_grey_light" style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1rem;"><div class="flex byline-flex" style="box-sizing: inherit; display: flex; flex-flow: column;"><div style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #767676; font-weight: 600;"><br /></div><div style="color: #767676; font-weight: 600; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="color: #767676; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-family: verdana; letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><span>4 Italian sausages, </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">mild or spicy</span></span></span></span></div></div></div></div><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">2 large Sweet onions, quartered</span></span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">8-10 small Potatoes, unpeeled and quartered</span></span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">2 large Bell Peppers, cut into wide strips</span></span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Olive oil</span></span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Salt and Pepper; Red Pepper Flakes optional </span></span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">1. Preheat oven to 375°.</span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0.1px;">2. Arrange sausage pieces, onions, bell peppers and potatoes in a foil-lined jelly roll pan so they are in a single layer, but close together.</span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">3. Drizzle with olive oil, and s<span style="letter-spacing: 0.1px;">prinkle generously with salt and pepper. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.</span></span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 0.1px;">4. Bake until potatoes are tender and beginning to brown; onions and peppers will be slightly carmelized. 50-60 minutes. </span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">NOTES:</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span>Quantities can be varied depending on how many people you’re serving, and I many times overload the baking pan—baking up to 1-1/2 hours. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span><span>Serve with a baguette and butter. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><span>This is a great casual meal if you arrange on a large platter and place in the center of the table, allowing guests to serve themselves. </span></span></div><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; font-family: Georgia, serif; letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; font-family: Georgia, serif; letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p class="default__StyledText-sc-1wxyvyl-0 fxgoSg body-paragraph" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(25, 25, 25); color: #191919; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 1.125rem; letter-spacing: 0.1px; line-height: 2rem; margin: 0px 0px 1rem; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 1.125rem; letter-spacing: 0.1px;"><br /></span></p>Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-53856580767304774382023-09-25T15:00:00.027-05:002023-09-25T15:00:00.151-05:00Last Day in Nice<p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;">Last full day here. The 14 days had gone by so quickly. </span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;">Mid-70s again and sunny, so hot and humid. CA is convalescing so we had a morning in, planning on trying a new Cours Saleya restaurant for lunch.</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">It’s a Monday brocante day again, so I went down ahead of CA to browse the market before meeting him for lunch at Carmela. I found two tiny, cone-shaped ceramic vases, <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>hand-painted and very French. The vendor wrapped them in a pure white linen towel which I’m delighted to be take home. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEApWxiOxur-1xuVDsDqhNdRHihHK5IbJR5x5MAuaGIdMAUvlnxb7uIWa0e5k_QOymLTymZ-Ico3XrcWBCZWGABDSyAa7lum1RnEvtstYssZy4fFKaj54LJ6HvrRY2N0IlFOnRkLpMta6iYjs4KNJDbtDaEwrksMXdoPkXHD9tzKdPF_62PrUsVtuYH9uX/s4032/IMG_4473.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEApWxiOxur-1xuVDsDqhNdRHihHK5IbJR5x5MAuaGIdMAUvlnxb7uIWa0e5k_QOymLTymZ-Ico3XrcWBCZWGABDSyAa7lum1RnEvtstYssZy4fFKaj54LJ6HvrRY2N0IlFOnRkLpMta6iYjs4KNJDbtDaEwrksMXdoPkXHD9tzKdPF_62PrUsVtuYH9uX/s320/IMG_4473.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJUpOwzqbC0QODTiJVNyEQsw9WG7n02_SHZTR3WdpW7v3FpPdCWqL5QcdbTyMtky71avAmw6OEEiuv-OHqAFKKQVNqYMe1koxa9IZrOARGBCaxcR2bSQy2Jcd3bAAihUz388RXG2ZGLDpmO2STIEX4TEqzpJuHThaLEAG9D2sKGMcS8Rxb3hcQN9ZbdrT/s3893/IMG_4483.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3893" data-original-width="2930" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJUpOwzqbC0QODTiJVNyEQsw9WG7n02_SHZTR3WdpW7v3FpPdCWqL5QcdbTyMtky71avAmw6OEEiuv-OHqAFKKQVNqYMe1koxa9IZrOARGBCaxcR2bSQy2Jcd3bAAihUz388RXG2ZGLDpmO2STIEX4TEqzpJuHThaLEAG9D2sKGMcS8Rxb3hcQN9ZbdrT/s320/IMG_4483.jpeg" width="241" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">CA had been thinking about pasta for awhile, and <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>we both ordered the Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe (pasta with a creamy cheese sauce and black pepper sprinkled generously). I also ordered the fresh Tomato Tarte, Minute Tapenade (olive purée) to share. Good enough, but not special. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">When I leave to get the tram for Nicetoile (indoor mall) to buy another piece of luggage, CA walks out to the Promenade for a restorative time along the Mediterranean in the bright sunshine. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_QG5maqvPbt1-r4K_cjf4esYka0l2zdF_3vQ9bCmTIths3IIQqEpbk6JX4PuBdOsNCaPwSTKss59eZ9eVrU3vvsC0KLiZw0iyghhY98T-a94Nd67tR1FsV0_uduLj8RRuFiHoR8jRY1H_D58LyRse7DltIZVG2im4EEf-xgulppggzcY26tPMdUm4ZZ6/s1061/IMG_4482.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="1061" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK_QG5maqvPbt1-r4K_cjf4esYka0l2zdF_3vQ9bCmTIths3IIQqEpbk6JX4PuBdOsNCaPwSTKss59eZ9eVrU3vvsC0KLiZw0iyghhY98T-a94Nd67tR1FsV0_uduLj8RRuFiHoR8jRY1H_D58LyRse7DltIZVG2im4EEf-xgulppggzcY26tPMdUm4ZZ6/s320/IMG_4482.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My 3rd piece of Lipault luggage. A French brand I’d found at The Container Store. Much less expensive here. </div><br /><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">My task completed, I pick up a fresh baguette for dinner and tomorrow’s breakfast. We both spend the late afternoon and evening reading and resting for Part 2 of the European adventure. </span></p>Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-89090003074932662932023-09-24T15:00:00.001-05:002023-09-25T14:17:43.173-05:00This and That, and Thai<p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 21px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXCTqjBIifc0dhBa7apR6_AN6IcL18fFr-dvfNRMYxGdhtIsw0De78c97gXbrovRBObffCWcoSBbu4GQtrmh6eC97z8iEENg6aB9jY9ZRNAkK_-dhreCOi89xk0x_0A2ycV2FkPOYwE1xHFs1xwBy7LkFKcqGYOKkcrQfY4g4NXRkdOFh1Ahn2kZPhVQG/s852/IMG_4485.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="852" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXCTqjBIifc0dhBa7apR6_AN6IcL18fFr-dvfNRMYxGdhtIsw0De78c97gXbrovRBObffCWcoSBbu4GQtrmh6eC97z8iEENg6aB9jY9ZRNAkK_-dhreCOi89xk0x_0A2ycV2FkPOYwE1xHFs1xwBy7LkFKcqGYOKkcrQfY4g4NXRkdOFh1Ahn2kZPhVQG/s320/IMG_4485.webp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The French love their pharmacies, and there’s</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> one every few blocks on most streets.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><span><div style="font-size: 21px;"><span style="font-size: 21px;"><br /></span></div></span><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">CA had a cold and/ or allergies. It started yesterday and he’s worse today. So, as usual when we travel, we’re off to see a pharmacist first thing. These things usually happen on a Sunday in Europe when most every retailer is closed. Luckily, there are a couple of pharmacies in the area open today. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">He rested most of the day, but I’m went shopping for the extra suitcase I could have bet I would need. We traveled to France with just our carryons, and already they’re overflowing. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Our flight to Vienna on Thursday is on a commuter airline-Eurowings—which allows you to pay for a second carryon. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I’ve purchased dresses in Nice—a aqua linen sundress, a black and grey linen knee-length with short sleeves, and a rich brown-colored flowing cotton dress that can also be worn with jeans. Other than the oil painting, most everything is fairly small or flat, but those stack-up!</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We breakfast again in the flat—leftover baguette with beurre et Rhubarb jam. The small Nespresso machine makes good coffee, and we’ve gotten coffee creme and Carte Noir espresso pods from the close by Epicerie du Vieux Nice.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We end up at the same pharmacy I was at on Friday—Pharmacies Anglo American. CA got cough medicine and an antihistamine, and headed back to the flat. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Meandering along the shopping streets, I mostly window shopped. The luggage store at Nicetoile (indoor 3-story mall) is not open, so Google needs to update their site. I’m just across from the big Monoprix but this one doesn’t stock luggage. It’s still a good opportunity to buy a few necessities and treats. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We’d decided to each find lunch on our own, so I chose the nearest cafe with outdoor seating. Definitely wanted something light and simple as we planned on going out somewhere in the Old City for dinner, so I ordered a Croque Madame for the second day in a row. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">The service was slow but it was such a breezy, pleasant day sitting outside and people watching that I absolutely did not mind it. And, after lunch, I decided on taking the tram, when I usually walk, to the Old City. It’s convenient and I was tired. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJPjbVhRZZ5JGZaDzm-zDqSwsoMiwyzJQHQv001T9IRLRiv8krODNqhKhBDUG3Tiksnzw4JyUIdZNygrOOsqQpUaQcgAfxxcK5c8NPCNQFwEgHz1arjA5OqxYlBlXxLy1jDG4cOTfG40BPiiybYhPYqx_bNsEs7O1MzMR7EpmGfTXYSD16O0UrUDAvNKL/s576/IMG_4486.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="576" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJPjbVhRZZ5JGZaDzm-zDqSwsoMiwyzJQHQv001T9IRLRiv8krODNqhKhBDUG3Tiksnzw4JyUIdZNygrOOsqQpUaQcgAfxxcK5c8NPCNQFwEgHz1arjA5OqxYlBlXxLy1jDG4cOTfG40BPiiybYhPYqx_bNsEs7O1MzMR7EpmGfTXYSD16O0UrUDAvNKL/s320/IMG_4486.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Finally we’ll get to Le Banthai for dinner, as we’ve very much enjoyed the food in the past. CA cannot eat at the restaurant for tonight as he’s still coughing, although he visited another pharmacies late afternoon for a stronger cough medicine. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">He walked with me the short distance and left me with his order for Chicken Pad Thai. I order Som Tum as a starter (Papaya Salad w/ lemons, finely julienned carrots, tomatoes, peanuts and fresh mint. Then, Chicken Green Curry with Sticky Rice, which is deliciously spicy. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">There was live music happening in this tiny Thai restaurant, from 7pm on—a guitar player and tiny French female singer. They were both quite good, and as usual I was wishing I understood more French. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I’m quickly back i</span><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">n the flat, but I accumulated well-past 10,000 steps this day, and am </span><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">definitely ready for a quiet evening in. </span></p>Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-30811799399164722222023-09-23T15:00:00.001-05:002023-09-24T13:54:55.270-05:00Marché Libéation and Chagall<p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;">We had our “breakfast” in—baguette with Bonne Maman Rhubarb Jam. Definitely don’t intend to leave a dollop of that delicious jam behind. The coffee pods we bought made excellent espressos.</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYB-OeTaKiNORdZ9DQbDkpY2n64dDg1TIXKBc0iDKiIoPm2SkrmjU-cOu9zRLSuh_lkUa80wfxQOqVrFCg3oDnvkO6Pws9CCKJ7wjWz9Hub18bkgVohpBavZffsETBAEsdKYIN-QVJcKYuf8KUaO2amgzwPUEOMsZdQf9ZKMGyOtAglPEaA87unVjcaDu/s3083/IMG_4399.jpeg" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; 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The market offers fresh and local flowers, fruits, vegetables, nuts and spices, and fish. We always love visiting markets when we travel.</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"> </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px; text-align: left;">We wound through the streets and climbed the hills to the Chagall Museum,</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px; text-align: left;">then first had lunch at a cafe in the cool and quiet garden. Lunch was a Croque Madame for me, and for CA a delicious and unique Fried Chicken sandwich. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpSpqfH9uvizTqlzMiM0TAbM4ozHHV-DtuGw75xOF4DQ0fr2L706-1_-ZmfFGAnd4IE49gLs9ciaTL7_S_L4GGlbrAIXeKPwdkMxstSzenVNh8jeuat5TGZXzc7BOKhuCettC3CRTywWUVN0tE7Zza_EDr0_QBsAyt1fOJeWyIy-UgHqQO3BE3shX4pvlT/s3673/IMG_4414.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bCgsHXlu-cVh8-T8uE05cPpk1Ech3Uubc0MEGcVPpMAPhseaNVBtLlXhtfDqteHF4-ytSZLHrsw7wIry4CVwUnlbY9ce1iNFqyyLpAsyJrAhy2ZJbT7kLeo2m3VsTVUOkKuCDcOgO967YB7Mgg66RPb91bxE-O7oQ1_Y515wLg7CycYN7fZMpheIOAOh/s2816/IMG_4423.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2816" data-original-width="2816" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bCgsHXlu-cVh8-T8uE05cPpk1Ech3Uubc0MEGcVPpMAPhseaNVBtLlXhtfDqteHF4-ytSZLHrsw7wIry4CVwUnlbY9ce1iNFqyyLpAsyJrAhy2ZJbT7kLeo2m3VsTVUOkKuCDcOgO967YB7Mgg66RPb91bxE-O7oQ1_Y515wLg7CycYN7fZMpheIOAOh/s320/IMG_4423.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuI35EV2QtZXyUtGJgIrY3AQaiXKBSdtJe10L_UFIumF7SBXh_lPJDGgDiEr7Ukd_piEzHJV0efIAGcl1oGyPZiNRa1u-6Ln9ZjJkFunliPYG9jxhzPnd7raW5OMn9TY6nwVLqlku9WMNOdESXjJ1fkeDRkGgQJF2qC6t6PpkXocsKrrRiY2lysVrwhnmF/s4032/IMG_4413.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuI35EV2QtZXyUtGJgIrY3AQaiXKBSdtJe10L_UFIumF7SBXh_lPJDGgDiEr7Ukd_piEzHJV0efIAGcl1oGyPZiNRa1u-6Ln9ZjJkFunliPYG9jxhzPnd7raW5OMn9TY6nwVLqlku9WMNOdESXjJ1fkeDRkGgQJF2qC6t6PpkXocsKrrRiY2lysVrwhnmF/w300-h400/IMG_4413.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpSpqfH9uvizTqlzMiM0TAbM4ozHHV-DtuGw75xOF4DQ0fr2L706-1_-ZmfFGAnd4IE49gLs9ciaTL7_S_L4GGlbrAIXeKPwdkMxstSzenVNh8jeuat5TGZXzc7BOKhuCettC3CRTywWUVN0tE7Zza_EDr0_QBsAyt1fOJeWyIy-UgHqQO3BE3shX4pvlT/s3673/IMG_4414.jpeg" style="clear: right; font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3673" data-original-width="2755" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpSpqfH9uvizTqlzMiM0TAbM4ozHHV-DtuGw75xOF4DQ0fr2L706-1_-ZmfFGAnd4IE49gLs9ciaTL7_S_L4GGlbrAIXeKPwdkMxstSzenVNh8jeuat5TGZXzc7BOKhuCettC3CRTywWUVN0tE7Zza_EDr0_QBsAyt1fOJeWyIy-UgHqQO3BE3shX4pvlT/w300-h400/IMG_4414.jpeg" width="300" /> </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We decided to walk back, as usual we took the long way. Mistakenly. But, we were able to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea and saw a sailboat regatta and watched a man building a cairn on the rocky shore. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifw83LYsJdL-jgchnfOSgeOufnD9kPVYjQi1xyGcQFcSJi6Qf_wmrNYNq3tCrBiWmmFIKC1QEAxoWUHegW4ktrRO4XlOn0t202S5v48VckmTLSeK7vftVj7US4gnASpZKf_S6bjSrVVyM_jGcM1xSZRRZzpRZDYE2Lh6Y51ZaOnrScU71p8T2_o4iQ8qPG/s4032/IMG_4429.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifw83LYsJdL-jgchnfOSgeOufnD9kPVYjQi1xyGcQFcSJi6Qf_wmrNYNq3tCrBiWmmFIKC1QEAxoWUHegW4ktrRO4XlOn0t202S5v48VckmTLSeK7vftVj7US4gnASpZKf_S6bjSrVVyM_jGcM1xSZRRZzpRZDYE2Lh6Y51ZaOnrScU71p8T2_o4iQ8qPG/w300-h400/IMG_4429.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsFBoylTxPSOoxt47MWsUMq5evMp_31tciGuQIeH0DMwTnUWKJCC9D2-aZ0qEKDP9ltLCP4LBHYjs2FkpWKDCmtXYYDY1BOn26ciae7azcj8xtxgAzMWLKtHGncmvGlyHI0HEVis3Rxn3xAX7GMKmETHuTQgCWcscaZ_-7w2W97o1tqhLdyUPmdhV4O6y/s4032/IMG_4430.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUsFBoylTxPSOoxt47MWsUMq5evMp_31tciGuQIeH0DMwTnUWKJCC9D2-aZ0qEKDP9ltLCP4LBHYjs2FkpWKDCmtXYYDY1BOn26ciae7azcj8xtxgAzMWLKtHGncmvGlyHI0HEVis3Rxn3xAX7GMKmETHuTQgCWcscaZ_-7w2W97o1tqhLdyUPmdhV4O6y/w300-h400/IMG_4430.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqGJQiXeFEQnSM3ePdaSpmr5D4xme4-SdOZ0icj1NBWK5HbMTFxBYUZnzzg3PJetl0aMiMvNeHRKSPKUybePaaPXtBivCh5exY6Xr8XYISEevNEDny4AldBLXacGsnVeHZYE998SyaeX_BOm1PC2bNSXd0Wj8YplZ07fNdMz4UngNxSUe1fROnEEFhXZr/s4032/IMG_4431.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqGJQiXeFEQnSM3ePdaSpmr5D4xme4-SdOZ0icj1NBWK5HbMTFxBYUZnzzg3PJetl0aMiMvNeHRKSPKUybePaaPXtBivCh5exY6Xr8XYISEevNEDny4AldBLXacGsnVeHZYE998SyaeX_BOm1PC2bNSXd0Wj8YplZ07fNdMz4UngNxSUe1fROnEEFhXZr/w300-h400/IMG_4431.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCYNBBAyn9qgBDQtonFffaHtkrVMTqsLo0j4_V7kOFqE4lTsBOtdssmSKO3AG0XIYYaCqKkLGN_SSW6zxb0Adv74NA_Fa-NAd7-sooe6soOUR9BrhXz4CtoKa94qxoS_CbaXupIbDx3gcRZnyN1QbGRt_trA2WFuniGuw_OqFA46lCNe4Ca57YsGmqzym/s4032/IMG_4427.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCYNBBAyn9qgBDQtonFffaHtkrVMTqsLo0j4_V7kOFqE4lTsBOtdssmSKO3AG0XIYYaCqKkLGN_SSW6zxb0Adv74NA_Fa-NAd7-sooe6soOUR9BrhXz4CtoKa94qxoS_CbaXupIbDx3gcRZnyN1QbGRt_trA2WFuniGuw_OqFA46lCNe4Ca57YsGmqzym/w300-h400/IMG_4427.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">After we’d been back for a few hours, we go down the 57 stairs to Fenocchio for gelato, and walk a bit amongst the narrow, curving streets of the Old City. There’s always lots of action going on in this area until midnight, especially when the next rugby pairing of the World Cup 2023 is in Nice. </span></p>Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-55478792203349409562023-09-21T15:50:00.002-05:002023-09-25T02:15:15.797-05:00Moving House<p> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwxdVa5m7qPZOazSQuARl92XP0hQXJXVmDTiU_VYvr_yZcR3A7gIH-y0F4VtxLYlqd70GBHmZH6Es1YNobCyvHLEZqF21asmOCnxANW9j-dZpp8ORQas0pdEmGc1OH-AHk2OguFWe8HNTsCVsSVthNPdrNggc9a_G6stFqtpk-f9Lm7GHTClvbWN1gMdf/s1284/IMG_4317.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1284" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwxdVa5m7qPZOazSQuARl92XP0hQXJXVmDTiU_VYvr_yZcR3A7gIH-y0F4VtxLYlqd70GBHmZH6Es1YNobCyvHLEZqF21asmOCnxANW9j-dZpp8ORQas0pdEmGc1OH-AHk2OguFWe8HNTsCVsSVthNPdrNggc9a_G6stFqtpk-f9Lm7GHTClvbWN1gMdf/w400-h400/IMG_4317.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdLpNdudJjMHIfxy8DtY_Tg6FRKj0k8W18M1DzKTpjKWNv7T6GhQ5gMLtT_1z4S2Ew3FaXLz7POvcprjjlGw039I9N1vArv8PEEr6WYn3-1aoutryjdjadE_0m2VanyANUubSr61tUyEh9yrnVKThmbi2AwErohLDrBq7d9lFXDjRlakEAwcR0FJ0r_Kf/s1696/IMG_4322.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1696" data-original-width="1284" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqdLpNdudJjMHIfxy8DtY_Tg6FRKj0k8W18M1DzKTpjKWNv7T6GhQ5gMLtT_1z4S2Ew3FaXLz7POvcprjjlGw039I9N1vArv8PEEr6WYn3-1aoutryjdjadE_0m2VanyANUubSr61tUyEh9yrnVKThmbi2AwErohLDrBq7d9lFXDjRlakEAwcR0FJ0r_Kf/w303-h400/IMG_4322.jpeg" width="303" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBzjfbFFPU8Dmlom73y-iuKrD3LwqeL_d5ZxqsimbvNri8D1t4MXzhyWWACQTaccQux_Z-u_cIpEc6VtNuifatlZSm5pqvg8PWURylpRvzEEtiSWpv7ybqNyAHF2HI2jAH6GT88j_a9dEJuRjnGLYmjABzZ0Pca3W2mGU3z59lzH9O7jdD8wWz3LqNeOOO/s1284/IMG_4320.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1284" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBzjfbFFPU8Dmlom73y-iuKrD3LwqeL_d5ZxqsimbvNri8D1t4MXzhyWWACQTaccQux_Z-u_cIpEc6VtNuifatlZSm5pqvg8PWURylpRvzEEtiSWpv7ybqNyAHF2HI2jAH6GT88j_a9dEJuRjnGLYmjABzZ0Pca3W2mGU3z59lzH9O7jdD8wWz3LqNeOOO/w400-h400/IMG_4320.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;">Ubered to our next Airbnb flawlessly this morning, then a short walk to Rue de La Poissonniers. Very comfortable and roomy</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"> </span> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;">flat, with just 57 steps to the 3rd floor. 50 less than Rue Giofreddo.</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">After catching-up with internet stuff, we walk outside to the daily marche where I buy an umbrella as rain is threatening again. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7rxAnk3aZOmG-kHGyc1zLKneoNPXX5I-6a1Bx0dQGeyf-H27LHRtXhErWisa_A_1Sv0AOhYuW_8goMSc2Bz1flISPtyNvWmU1MUvGqMe_qSNFIBjLcxgSWISG-fYvVJd1xQsWAz_72ueVUW-cOm3MSaCwDxby5uCkeankuiHQsJWoiQG1rq0rDFhl6wz/s1646/0C1AE7E8-02C8-4B80-A2C2-63AB7362FAA9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1646" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7rxAnk3aZOmG-kHGyc1zLKneoNPXX5I-6a1Bx0dQGeyf-H27LHRtXhErWisa_A_1Sv0AOhYuW_8goMSc2Bz1flISPtyNvWmU1MUvGqMe_qSNFIBjLcxgSWISG-fYvVJd1xQsWAz_72ueVUW-cOm3MSaCwDxby5uCkeankuiHQsJWoiQG1rq0rDFhl6wz/s320/0C1AE7E8-02C8-4B80-A2C2-63AB7362FAA9.jpeg" width="280" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHK0CqwFeDRGidxNDPQI2oSKcANGYZGVKX1u66HZG9rlXd5yTe536J6MU9vZZ4f3ZF8lLPQu3aF-xj2KepEU9LLurf-0QJmY1Ld-c2QqQ93M8_msUaco_OssYc_cj-iMEKS_RBCuzhzJrdy5EMGyjxrHe2O_MZRCNktTUthRUePKhMKtorqJ82FbZrXVrv/s1591/0D62BC35-3D18-4C12-A860-79716A8DB44E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1591" data-original-width="1397" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHK0CqwFeDRGidxNDPQI2oSKcANGYZGVKX1u66HZG9rlXd5yTe536J6MU9vZZ4f3ZF8lLPQu3aF-xj2KepEU9LLurf-0QJmY1Ld-c2QqQ93M8_msUaco_OssYc_cj-iMEKS_RBCuzhzJrdy5EMGyjxrHe2O_MZRCNktTUthRUePKhMKtorqJ82FbZrXVrv/s320/0D62BC35-3D18-4C12-A860-79716A8DB44E.jpeg" width="281" /></a></div><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We’ve decide to go again to La Storia for lunch. CA orders Risotto de La Fregola á la créme de Courgette Stracciatella et saumon fumé. (Pasta pearls (Fregola) instead of Arborio rice, with a cream sauce of Stracciatella cheese and zucchini; and Smoked Salmon.) I’m having the same Salade Niçoise I enjoyed on Sunday. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">After a long lunch, we stroll a bit along Cours Saleya before heading-off in different directions. CA is going to the train station to get information on transportation to St. Paul de Vence, while I discover new shopping streets and search a bit for an extra suitcase. Yes, it’ll be necessary as we traveled here with just a carryon each. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">People watching is one of the best entertainments we have here on the Côte d’Azur. While all of Europe is multi-national, with the World Cup 23 rugby matches happening in France and 5 games in Nice it’s quite evident that there’s a huge influx of fans in the mix. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">When we meet at No. 6, we decide again that dinner will not be necessary. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We like this Airbnb very much, too. It’s in the midst of the old City, very close to Marche aux Fleurs, and a vibrant area with an amazing number of restaurants. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">* * *</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZfFtAiiSqqWqmESTDbjBFhYqll_HUCYa_I62XpXU5qXgTrmHQwm7FQBp1JNuS_ARcjdREDnsw4RY_olFytZuJj3jqpNL-1GcJG_dzEqj2ES8P8sP14XBsf-LFiKZRX_Budyb84QZXUQkYQFJZp5QziNiJtoBq3KK8bET0mqijHnsD-iHIlRppXEMvPSs1/s1800/7A89D630-A7B3-4C7A-BC4E-FF4AFA3C9389.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZfFtAiiSqqWqmESTDbjBFhYqll_HUCYa_I62XpXU5qXgTrmHQwm7FQBp1JNuS_ARcjdREDnsw4RY_olFytZuJj3jqpNL-1GcJG_dzEqj2ES8P8sP14XBsf-LFiKZRX_Budyb84QZXUQkYQFJZp5QziNiJtoBq3KK8bET0mqijHnsD-iHIlRppXEMvPSs1/w320-h400/7A89D630-A7B3-4C7A-BC4E-FF4AFA3C9389.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz03zH-vqkvSqM3lXn8EWSuLBrAwQiBSbl6QkGXaHKMuOAZnSZdJ8AMd67-9IbrfX_Z4-fLIksA4QjqFq_1qX3LsOqUWd2qp8gek565t1ulFvAzcCcoFmlcfK24V5NRk8AzLyLYvSD1Nz-jfqyOQF3nLe6w7nX5L03-k0X2ssUqu-bgbGF9p__d2EPhmEj/s1800/D7EC3635-071B-4ED2-854A-53DB88A3175E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz03zH-vqkvSqM3lXn8EWSuLBrAwQiBSbl6QkGXaHKMuOAZnSZdJ8AMd67-9IbrfX_Z4-fLIksA4QjqFq_1qX3LsOqUWd2qp8gek565t1ulFvAzcCcoFmlcfK24V5NRk8AzLyLYvSD1Nz-jfqyOQF3nLe6w7nX5L03-k0X2ssUqu-bgbGF9p__d2EPhmEj/w320-h400/D7EC3635-071B-4ED2-854A-53DB88A3175E.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I’ve always loved this storefront—an umbrella shop of the past. My new umbrella looks quite similar to the top photo here</span></div><p></p>Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-89180764121204921412023-09-18T15:00:00.001-05:002023-09-24T08:55:19.467-05:00Another Rainy Day in Nice<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lycée Masséna</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCboXQbGtYVDTF1MCMMyliwf-z_frsO3pFK8PXUKV5ZXrQLotaXHEndOQx8IcGCrYbcQZnCZOpNHZxRCtQDK6hTRxVJ766Kmzj6cBziU7OQz78fOdP7B5e4EMZ6BuRL00Ffgiw0FfIxip4W0IyJm7ABbZdh_-tpwOb_hvYD0e4Lsaod-EhkNM6MR_DTsfH/s4032/IMG_4133.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCboXQbGtYVDTF1MCMMyliwf-z_frsO3pFK8PXUKV5ZXrQLotaXHEndOQx8IcGCrYbcQZnCZOpNHZxRCtQDK6hTRxVJ766Kmzj6cBziU7OQz78fOdP7B5e4EMZ6BuRL00Ffgiw0FfIxip4W0IyJm7ABbZdh_-tpwOb_hvYD0e4Lsaod-EhkNM6MR_DTsfH/s320/IMG_4133.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08vnQJzX_rsY6oPX3vpqGVq_uRZHTsQtVOvkfHR-c-qZc5wk95M7qjcoQn0L6AiTwZaX9X1X0LmxQc32je4F2gLRCSlYafO4xoSUGR8XutlsWdE4T0nHq9CnEcyUpG-1-XsDqx8KWaVrQe0ztxHVI_vxsCIKWOKTFzGZmoBnw3UbrAxjhFNZjyAHmQpRG/s790/IMG_4136.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="790" data-original-width="694" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08vnQJzX_rsY6oPX3vpqGVq_uRZHTsQtVOvkfHR-c-qZc5wk95M7qjcoQn0L6AiTwZaX9X1X0LmxQc32je4F2gLRCSlYafO4xoSUGR8XutlsWdE4T0nHq9CnEcyUpG-1-XsDqx8KWaVrQe0ztxHVI_vxsCIKWOKTFzGZmoBnw3UbrAxjhFNZjyAHmQpRG/s320/IMG_4136.jpeg" width="281" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Jn_46QmXBkBDXdVLZ9KBAOWBqZ1-H0BW7aaEJzzf1WD23dRgAcoFWLohB7JfAy-K4VhC75l_pN4wIC0X1LGb3iGdCGXeTG7fPd7n-KgTSj9_p0Ceg3tZF52P1VRMsDMqf05D6vK0yLPETI4TwMVPt5HsIGDVvyNO2Y9qht7nYVUy4uD9pBa_Vaxwk2mi/s3636/IMG_4146.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3636" data-original-width="2727" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Jn_46QmXBkBDXdVLZ9KBAOWBqZ1-H0BW7aaEJzzf1WD23dRgAcoFWLohB7JfAy-K4VhC75l_pN4wIC0X1LGb3iGdCGXeTG7fPd7n-KgTSj9_p0Ceg3tZF52P1VRMsDMqf05D6vK0yLPETI4TwMVPt5HsIGDVvyNO2Y9qht7nYVUy4uD9pBa_Vaxwk2mi/s320/IMG_4146.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Rainy day, mostly drizzle. We didn’t yet have an umbrella, but based on past and present conditions, buying one had become a necessity. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">As we walk towards the Old Cty, we always pass by Lycée Maséna (local public high school). It’s a beautiful complex, with inlays of tiles around the windows and along the roofline. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We went to Marché aux Fleurs as Monday is the antiques market. It’s fun to look around. We bought a few small items before a thunderstorm threatened, so we ducked into Le Safari early—before noon. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7GSlZuWi0u6y7vdb--42bZvrIG-6g_LtOkoMkIfBDef8JcCDpT1inmktTxWpn3uwQvc3S0BnTK7ZFOc2IaIV-wy1QXBNIcnfVbtq6mF1y2c00PvnrLPvTaV9AScXyziCjnd2a_ngPr7ML2YLSqMf-uHJg9tS_ly99pswsSgZtRTN3ca9aFTc_ABNbnKg/s4032/IMG_4137.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7GSlZuWi0u6y7vdb--42bZvrIG-6g_LtOkoMkIfBDef8JcCDpT1inmktTxWpn3uwQvc3S0BnTK7ZFOc2IaIV-wy1QXBNIcnfVbtq6mF1y2c00PvnrLPvTaV9AScXyziCjnd2a_ngPr7ML2YLSqMf-uHJg9tS_ly99pswsSgZtRTN3ca9aFTc_ABNbnKg/s320/IMG_4137.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3JEsVjYVZEPo-1x4JW0jdFuX61WqxdA2c1hFakv_7Cs5FV7HbS2meyjI62UCKONGu_AjQjHyri69AThIC-OXjHNoxKIFsxErkvJIBk6GQ7xeT2jkawax6qoWHnPMU0j_S--VpAWn3sHiX5E5zhetPazmx-7FxhfTi5DS0WDwnterBMUfcJo2fMpa_1cM/s4032/IMG_4138.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3JEsVjYVZEPo-1x4JW0jdFuX61WqxdA2c1hFakv_7Cs5FV7HbS2meyjI62UCKONGu_AjQjHyri69AThIC-OXjHNoxKIFsxErkvJIBk6GQ7xeT2jkawax6qoWHnPMU0j_S--VpAWn3sHiX5E5zhetPazmx-7FxhfTi5DS0WDwnterBMUfcJo2fMpa_1cM/s320/IMG_4138.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DY5GAb76N9QSIHe2z8HP4FLF3iTIVqlAo5BSODWcjfbtRA4XF7OaDz93fznxKzY9An3Z3nhfUOIeEd_z_1fKWWjinOyokKfnai0VMPOTAnANE6JD-Rjw-w1_pyDeOwTI3eAe3NvBJsDqBZnoJBV0m3iyO5blcnREeR2vvkexMUjO5YBO4jCbb7KnutMq/s4032/IMG_4139.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DY5GAb76N9QSIHe2z8HP4FLF3iTIVqlAo5BSODWcjfbtRA4XF7OaDz93fznxKzY9An3Z3nhfUOIeEd_z_1fKWWjinOyokKfnai0VMPOTAnANE6JD-Rjw-w1_pyDeOwTI3eAe3NvBJsDqBZnoJBV0m3iyO5blcnREeR2vvkexMUjO5YBO4jCbb7KnutMq/s320/IMG_4139.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We weren’t ready for lunch, but of course needed to “buy” our seat, and CA suggested Kir. Which was quite pleasant. We sipped, slowly watching the deluge of rain and people seeking shelter. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We eventually ordered lunch—an </span><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">onion pizza with anchovies to share. But, “oignon” sounded like “Thon,” the French word for Tuna, so that’s what we got! Not bad. Then, for redemption, we ordered a Tarte Tatin (apple tart) to share. That was just so-so but was served with great vanilla ice cream.</span><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">The skies had cleared and we wandered the market some more—buying an oil painting from 1949 (my birth year) of a fountain in St. Paul de Vence. </span></p></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-28097844239243210782023-09-17T15:00:00.001-05:002023-09-24T01:48:55.781-05:00Sunday in Nice<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2l16qtjxXv4NpdgPQuIROQ3EccVrOrfkOmCATDAtmNviZDKviPo79kD4H_zVAIzA0rUybcuN31D55p5RmZMnlpiUBePfsEQkoxiTyfM8p3qGTaQoNICM4zWJjDlMrlSHDCrw09uFFEGvoMCfH1tS3c5RofN7ev43rN-CkigOwSrBqJjwjktIrALlu-Uv/s300/IMG_4436.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2l16qtjxXv4NpdgPQuIROQ3EccVrOrfkOmCATDAtmNviZDKviPo79kD4H_zVAIzA0rUybcuN31D55p5RmZMnlpiUBePfsEQkoxiTyfM8p3qGTaQoNICM4zWJjDlMrlSHDCrw09uFFEGvoMCfH1tS3c5RofN7ev43rN-CkigOwSrBqJjwjktIrALlu-Uv/s1600/IMG_4436.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;">Needed a slow morning and by-chance slept in until after 10:00. We only have WiFi at the Airbnb, so we fall into lazing away a couple of hours and catching up online.</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"> </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I discovered the Nespresso-type coffeemaker isn’t piercing the capsules, but manage a DIY piercing that yields a decent cafe, but CA decides to take a pass. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We eventually decide to have lunch in the Old City, choosing a brasserie on the street below the flat on Rue de Marché that we stayed in in December 2016. L’Ecurie translates as “stable,” and you can just about envision. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Prix Fixe: 3 Courses</p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Entrée</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BccpMN4uQP5spa9XcohfrPf5kX5V29jnk45bTKf5bnN5xwks3TCVPjhdns7ZjiruxKwO_RLixUE6uyNNIzP1gvH4wSRzu--IFf7E9g52MIY5i7IpNBLz_zj7fm_BUURuytvrB2EWgxuTRWiYJsgYnX_U5VVMq7XcG_bQw4SEqxBOO4oagTQAI8ilwV29/s1791/22EA3D2E-C751-409E-86E7-2E563E62C830.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1791" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3BccpMN4uQP5spa9XcohfrPf5kX5V29jnk45bTKf5bnN5xwks3TCVPjhdns7ZjiruxKwO_RLixUE6uyNNIzP1gvH4wSRzu--IFf7E9g52MIY5i7IpNBLz_zj7fm_BUURuytvrB2EWgxuTRWiYJsgYnX_U5VVMq7XcG_bQw4SEqxBOO4oagTQAI8ilwV29/s320/22EA3D2E-C751-409E-86E7-2E563E62C830.jpeg" width="257" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Daurade (Sea Bream) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3dpvlpHcN8FQhx206af5WNlk4JyswHaUhA3uIoFWZVMdMd_onZ_bwtomzS_T63F_0Oty4n40PbbxhKcqjIAYxqjBSVbwjvdADurgW51m2uJ0bkqFHBc_w435TXIWucHfvTdcy__DHXokupI2bfvFsUUKjXZPbehub_QPTAXra-Ctd7jZnec6fbTBh4ecq/s1791/4D79B097-CF7B-4B19-BB39-87F3866DC383.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1791" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3dpvlpHcN8FQhx206af5WNlk4JyswHaUhA3uIoFWZVMdMd_onZ_bwtomzS_T63F_0Oty4n40PbbxhKcqjIAYxqjBSVbwjvdADurgW51m2uJ0bkqFHBc_w435TXIWucHfvTdcy__DHXokupI2bfvFsUUKjXZPbehub_QPTAXra-Ctd7jZnec6fbTBh4ecq/s320/4D79B097-CF7B-4B19-BB39-87F3866DC383.jpeg" width="257" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crème Brûlée </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxt-If7zaKG7YjhajruRGE2Dxad4zzeuD8DWz81i1_V9QJL0x2pGTqq0WisAH6oa8x1xXTy1Uj2cmxWwqUvBUo9K97Mx_mG8apZGT08WiH3tOVeciyTi5rNDcuWI7c3RqLYSrRPM6YZZK08sEBQZkww6bL10NMjks25zife85TsyrhcC1z37lu-B5-115I/s1800/4E23850D-C605-46BE-88CB-C4E5072EB0C6.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxt-If7zaKG7YjhajruRGE2Dxad4zzeuD8DWz81i1_V9QJL0x2pGTqq0WisAH6oa8x1xXTy1Uj2cmxWwqUvBUo9K97Mx_mG8apZGT08WiH3tOVeciyTi5rNDcuWI7c3RqLYSrRPM6YZZK08sEBQZkww6bL10NMjks25zife85TsyrhcC1z37lu-B5-115I/s320/4E23850D-C605-46BE-88CB-C4E5072EB0C6.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Linguine Bolognese </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp5xRpQ9-XOFx5s1dxZpp2m6D1wf2za3-htplS9SR3we7FOQonzJAnmJEU6TUIJsw6Ar-FNvmJGMK7ct4r5yT0ObLBdvSUbkH2D9qC57QZAW_EdBi_2wvnHTtps5Pv26-9fv0lAsasXxa-dhG_Nrn1n7PsY8G_niaoNqtEuIa-z6qUmaplnqrEX_moKCpe/s1800/DA7577B4-8A0E-40E0-BEAE-B4767239FBFB.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp5xRpQ9-XOFx5s1dxZpp2m6D1wf2za3-htplS9SR3we7FOQonzJAnmJEU6TUIJsw6Ar-FNvmJGMK7ct4r5yT0ObLBdvSUbkH2D9qC57QZAW_EdBi_2wvnHTtps5Pv26-9fv0lAsasXxa-dhG_Nrn1n7PsY8G_niaoNqtEuIa-z6qUmaplnqrEX_moKCpe/s320/DA7577B4-8A0E-40E0-BEAE-B4767239FBFB.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">CA orders a 3 course prix fixe menu</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">and I opt for Linguine Bolognese—a safe choice, but also a favorite. CA shares a bit of his first course, and the waiter brings two spoons with the Crème Brûlée. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">After déjeuner, we walk through the closed market to Rue du Poissionaire to locate the Airbnb we move to on Thursday. Luckily, it’s close by Safari and La St</span><span class="s2">🫒</span><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">ia. And, between a Macron shop and a Gelato place. Can’t go wrong!</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Walked to the Promenade and sat by the glistening ocean for awhile, the CA went to find a Rugby World Cup France </span><span class="s2">🇫🇷</span><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"> 2023 t-shirt, his one souvenir, and I wandered the shops on Rue Jean-Médicin. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">The best Monoprix is there, so I bought Burrata, Prosciutto, tomatoes, Canteloupe, Comté, Butter, and a multi-grain Naguette to add to the amazing Olive mixture we bought at the Flower Market earlier in the day. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">A quiet evening with dinner in—8,800 steps today ça suffit. </span></p>Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-31073505219138585942023-09-16T15:00:00.054-05:002023-09-24T01:21:17.167-05:00Nice, Day 5<p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;">After a quiet morning with espresso in our flat, we walk down Giofreddo toward la Place Messena before deciding that we’ll go our separate ways for 2 hours, then meet at 1pm at Galleries Lafayette and walk to lunch at Marché aux Fleurs (actually a market that’s a combination of flowers, and fruits and vegetables; and tons of tourist traps) where there are many choices for dining.</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I explore and shop, buying little but taking note and sometimes photos of possibilities. There are a number of home shops interspersed with boutiques and shoe stores. I’m impressed by Nicetoile, an indoor mall opposite the big Monoprix on Avenue Jean Médecin. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiT2SDqvu8Ypdlp9e_txm0k4wjYl6NGW36xoS7XQKUJw_VA4IV6-8VzOh3n3kV3XhiPt5YXWYODpZc1DAkcV0q6sP2C0xrmnncfpfWiv3caWaF0hNMK_ON1J26xsvcIzBIgEmoRsK3O4cX5Gnfo4SYoB3v-3XdigY1kEkqcGxSmIGkFt8H8nKOFOOeKuLa/s911/IMG_4442.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="911" data-original-width="911" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiT2SDqvu8Ypdlp9e_txm0k4wjYl6NGW36xoS7XQKUJw_VA4IV6-8VzOh3n3kV3XhiPt5YXWYODpZc1DAkcV0q6sP2C0xrmnncfpfWiv3caWaF0hNMK_ON1J26xsvcIzBIgEmoRsK3O4cX5Gnfo4SYoB3v-3XdigY1kEkqcGxSmIGkFt8H8nKOFOOeKuLa/s320/IMG_4442.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I love Monoprix! It’s the French Target crossbred with Home Goods. This is the place I’ll come tomorrow for groceries, etc. Since lunch is on the horizon and “home” is up 107 steps, I’m not buying today. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Though, I find my favorite spices—Albert Ménès—Bonne Maman Cocolate Sablés (cookies), cantaloupe and prosciutto, Fever Tree tonic water, and many, many other interesting and delicious products. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">As I walk (early) to meet CA, I decide to go into Pylons—a fascinating shop I remember from our first trip to London in late 1999. Temptations, but I’ll think about options for a few days. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We meet as planned, then it’s a short walk across Place Messena toward the Old City.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Today is wild with rugby fans everywhere decked-out in the colors of Portugal and Wales. The game isn’t until 5pm, so the revelers are ubiquitous—with not a few draped in their national flags. Apparently, Wales is known for their singing and we hear two different groups and renditions along our<br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">way. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvwIDoLWs4mArXw1k6e0bKS1LV2_yVwbjZBkRkIX-bok2dN7CknrXgo-3vFkVtb1IO_4rscolyzr1EY7tLHIe-XFqh3bDPmvSIF25Zk3Ds7TZlPcyAVxEiCQXgHo_q5F9O1QUE7zD8j_bkzKWZOkJxoz4w3q-uA-3SAyBqEYnJLyCUQy4FtnS6SaJXa-8/s1243/IMG_4105.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1243" data-original-width="998" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKvwIDoLWs4mArXw1k6e0bKS1LV2_yVwbjZBkRkIX-bok2dN7CknrXgo-3vFkVtb1IO_4rscolyzr1EY7tLHIe-XFqh3bDPmvSIF25Zk3Ds7TZlPcyAVxEiCQXgHo_q5F9O1QUE7zD8j_bkzKWZOkJxoz4w3q-uA-3SAyBqEYnJLyCUQy4FtnS6SaJXa-8/s320/IMG_4105.jpeg" width="257" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiLQ5Q9XcCakH96XzAy2LHd5VsoP_gOUDPFWoX4-BhELXljUJOMSVk6_UOdUACjavN9O5X1A3iJJpgce8BlNAvhJop5Z2HH1Rd-ykc_rJv6HYKce_Nens7sbcpXBVqGy6oRvziRXXy8CwDeV6wr5cSA7I5JjXhNJ_oyJGWRVccT7RZOlV3XWwWgKi6nyO/s1228/IMG_4107.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1228" data-original-width="1228" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiLQ5Q9XcCakH96XzAy2LHd5VsoP_gOUDPFWoX4-BhELXljUJOMSVk6_UOdUACjavN9O5X1A3iJJpgce8BlNAvhJop5Z2HH1Rd-ykc_rJv6HYKce_Nens7sbcpXBVqGy6oRvziRXXy8CwDeV6wr5cSA7I5JjXhNJ_oyJGWRVccT7RZOlV3XWwWgKi6nyO/s320/IMG_4107.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We decide on La Storia and are seated immediately, although all of the restaurants are near capacity filled with Niçoise enjoying their weekend, rugby fans, and tourists like us. We’ve eaten here once before, but can’t remember details. This turns out to be a long and delicious meal. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We decide to share a Niçoise Salad and 4-Cheese pizza (Mozzarella, Straciatella, Parmigiano, Fromage de Chèvre). Both are exceptional and we leave no crumbs!</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Just as we finish our meal, the rain comes; a huge downpour that continues for over an hour, drawing-out déjuener to over 2 hours. No one leaves, so refugees from the storm cannot be seated. We order cafe crème and people-watch while chatting to nearby strangers. Pleasant and interesting. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlsG8HY0V_o4BXjymS-qh6Gx1xIbJ8eWVsWL7ptevNPaBzN50AcvjtjKZod8aZkeBzA1TQW7PQuNoQ1akDojMesd66SH_7BK1A4prPVBmn5j_F0jOZHSq65m8v3cWl5qQ4C5Zu7DSWHunZ8m2sxNLYnyYTILUHfZcfwBkBKBWakyj9XnPje57A7eJdhpP/s800/IMG_4041.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJlsG8HY0V_o4BXjymS-qh6Gx1xIbJ8eWVsWL7ptevNPaBzN50AcvjtjKZod8aZkeBzA1TQW7PQuNoQ1akDojMesd66SH_7BK1A4prPVBmn5j_F0jOZHSq65m8v3cWl5qQ4C5Zu7DSWHunZ8m2sxNLYnyYTILUHfZcfwBkBKBWakyj9XnPje57A7eJdhpP/s320/IMG_4041.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Palais de la Prefecture des Alpes Maritime.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 21px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 21px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; text-align: left;">The rain eases and as we walk away we realize that the beautiful building at the end of one of the market intersections is open to the public. It’s open just once a year and we’ve stumble into a free self-guided tour of the Palais de la Prefecture des Alpes Maritime. </span></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3glPLYLD8gSyraemDfBZu-q_1Vm5e019liVn5zIAeXxaU86HxDi_Q-egDWDG0uJjbiWc9Jhg4cnQSVVEmwHIqfAdGLk9Vy5VIl76jLa06I1E7CZPRe4ZDXT2tL1PMjGZhMnUdR766P2ohP67QItnF89oOtSBnXvRgSornEsFPLEEuqqKD25c4Sqz3s2Gg/s3748/IMG_4031.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">The interior is even more stunning than we can imagine. Having been here since 1610 with continuing renovations, the prefecture is now complete and updated to the point that nothing is left from the 17th century other than the site. Yet it’s definitely a welcome viewpoint of the historic beauty and grandeur that is France. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">As we walk back to the Airbnb, we’re ready to settle in to read and scroll and maybe nap. I cannot fathom eating another bite today, so I don’t!</span></p>Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-28258702350381332112023-09-15T15:00:00.001-05:002023-09-22T16:36:28.486-05:00Menton<p><br /></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMOnOvlTONO7q2VeZKxgZRgMF5od-veOSo_ook5tDfYClPQvDZZtMZdTEgYbxV772swUd-Ei3F041LDyLEb0MTFGfKrwZJHhAEk2_IA4VeMKT2wii7RjWu-JORe910BPa-dL3beFtYJsbs_8SwUApfH2BEO_ZCZ1-Lu15WkmBTVt3WqYSQ6ygPIdqv8XB/s3023/IMG_3934.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2591" data-original-width="3023" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMOnOvlTONO7q2VeZKxgZRgMF5od-veOSo_ook5tDfYClPQvDZZtMZdTEgYbxV772swUd-Ei3F041LDyLEb0MTFGfKrwZJHhAEk2_IA4VeMKT2wii7RjWu-JORe910BPa-dL3beFtYJsbs_8SwUApfH2BEO_ZCZ1-Lu15WkmBTVt3WqYSQ6ygPIdqv8XB/s320/IMG_3934.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAnEVClYqXpVap_4ZGXA3-FObM7KcyfJ2EKNWuDwY8Fy5PZ68jr2hfjOzSL63uXJSSH52l3JNLJYlPZCthmBb2epLIp7Hf6TwIM1jMBOtjnGFzXWh9cY_JSI8-oygq_Ifo1ORVv4HAgOeSG548fFWB0vbN2YVuzFj-rttnDHOJ9uhH3pIjt_GGieykO6LF/s3075/IMG_3935.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3075" data-original-width="3021" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAnEVClYqXpVap_4ZGXA3-FObM7KcyfJ2EKNWuDwY8Fy5PZ68jr2hfjOzSL63uXJSSH52l3JNLJYlPZCthmBb2epLIp7Hf6TwIM1jMBOtjnGFzXWh9cY_JSI8-oygq_Ifo1ORVv4HAgOeSG548fFWB0vbN2YVuzFj-rttnDHOJ9uhH3pIjt_GGieykO6LF/s320/IMG_3935.jpeg" width="314" /></a></div><br />We’ve decided to go to Menton today by train, but not before we have coffee. Our first stop is La P’tite Famile, a delightful cafe where we both order cafe crème. However, they don’t serve food, so we then walk to Le Metropolitan and enjoy another cafe crème and a chocolate croissant each.<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"> </span><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Then, it’s just a 6 block walk to Gare Nice Ville. We waste a lot of time and frustration trying to get a weekly train pass, but once we settle for a daily everything goes smoothly. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIntvrHCeTmQ13rXSnoM4OafEjslxVj7ZoXse8O8p2aK58NAyWdXd9RmxnQF6vJY2QjMTJ6_xUbpDvTMq8jpzdSXgqnOJY8azAE6C4GwHIkxZ_R5Ziy4KqTpjWcuZITYfp6gFxx5JVZhA_Ol9QMPpdG7a6g6GEtNPMcKxVJ0HsiUpmTTT0WFRh1-fDnnSF/s4032/IMG_3940.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIntvrHCeTmQ13rXSnoM4OafEjslxVj7ZoXse8O8p2aK58NAyWdXd9RmxnQF6vJY2QjMTJ6_xUbpDvTMq8jpzdSXgqnOJY8azAE6C4GwHIkxZ_R5Ziy4KqTpjWcuZITYfp6gFxx5JVZhA_Ol9QMPpdG7a6g6GEtNPMcKxVJ0HsiUpmTTT0WFRh1-fDnnSF/s320/IMG_3940.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I love the train systems in Europe—inexpensive and efficient. Before very long we’re in Menton, moving along with the crowd past lots of construction, but miraculously ending just where we want to be for lunch—seaside! Sitting comfortably along the Mediterranean, eating clams and mussels and </span><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">frites. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkbwFHPouxKEDXVQteUWQGw_lrVlp3KF_H1AbHW2QbcbRpsja5S2p60jIxjd7vP8_gV43fTGe8hLedBePDld1XACetc25EOFbCEFjq4tFPGQT17O_GriW7o8H6-n_6R69_qhQrXxGtvnNqt4g59R5o1_WTNRy1AcG4r7PGf62iNOauOqpZwy99ohI8eJnD/s1200/IMG_3963.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">After a leisurely, almost dreamlike meal, we follow the shoreline and out on the pier for perfect views of Menton’s coastline and fishing boats on the horizon. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; 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font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Can’t resist the shopping streets, and are pleased to find cheesy souvenir shops tucked in with those offering practical wares, local lemon treats, the ubiquitous gelato (YUM), and assorted </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We walk uphill in the beating sun to the train station, and before you know it we’re back in Nice. Stopping at the Utile, we add sweet grapes, pâté, and bottled water to the fresh baguette we bought at Paul just outside Gare Nice Ville. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">It’s been very hot today with intermittent breezes, so as soon as we’ve braved the 100 steps, we shower and collapse into the comforts of this Airbnb. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Dinner consists of the above mentioned, along with the Compté cheese, small radishes and sea salt. Rhubarb jam and wonderful French butter we picked-up yesterday. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I’ve set aside “Naughty in Nice” for the moment and am completely enjoying Lisa Jewell’s “None of This is True.”</span></p>Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-69605261171481304392023-09-14T15:00:00.001-05:002023-09-22T06:22:05.727-05:00Exploring <p></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfyLkpiqmDv1ATxIXz_4vmIraisYUt9zLr4bCDy8sndQM-0dVavODYLCp_V-6ZgPu1TORCSTdbWTOL5W7S1SgQT_ekxtRJQYK2GrcQy2YRbmom-OlQ75oxOyGQLbu59XDtLfj2rlRU718x0UpY1tDQYdM8esCQVsSs5Xl-XjMrG0d-CLzm99bMqtT7qfe/s1458/IMG_3888.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1458" data-original-width="1284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSfyLkpiqmDv1ATxIXz_4vmIraisYUt9zLr4bCDy8sndQM-0dVavODYLCp_V-6ZgPu1TORCSTdbWTOL5W7S1SgQT_ekxtRJQYK2GrcQy2YRbmom-OlQ75oxOyGQLbu59XDtLfj2rlRU718x0UpY1tDQYdM8esCQVsSs5Xl-XjMrG0d-CLzm99bMqtT7qfe/s320/IMG_3888.jpeg" width="282" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieT8Wv-Tqv0EwI-sB5wPfRS0oabshEDf1GGib4WZ5_uE9UcjkPE9L--vcnFSBGv4PvRXjjPxhtE4R3I-71FHQpErTHdw8v_qEDF1kqkpNUOmBXn0KVTe2o_slKn3hU5ieCfBhMAK5IWo5cuEDqW7SZ8Myv0aF1xZn3fKpKDmOvhVB4A6FMprPvU__qHkIF/s1284/IMG_3889.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="1284" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieT8Wv-Tqv0EwI-sB5wPfRS0oabshEDf1GGib4WZ5_uE9UcjkPE9L--vcnFSBGv4PvRXjjPxhtE4R3I-71FHQpErTHdw8v_qEDF1kqkpNUOmBXn0KVTe2o_slKn3hU5ieCfBhMAK5IWo5cuEDqW7SZ8Myv0aF1xZn3fKpKDmOvhVB4A6FMprPvU__qHkIF/s320/IMG_3889.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">A good night’s sleep. I woke before the alarm and slipped-out quietly to La Niçoise, Boulangerie-Patisserie, just a few blocks away. Croissants—almond, chocolate, plain—and a baguette that even David Leibovitz would approve (very browned).</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">A quiet morning replicating our Colorado approach to daily life. Just before noon we go out and explore a few boutiques and Galeries Lafayette before beginning our search for lunch. La Messena is nearby and I remembered a delicious warm goat cheese salad from last time we were in Nice—quite possibly 2016. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2520p2fYnDerlaSBWrEVKxtg8-gS1rsW-BsAd4EWU4o9DTVuf01UPnju_hUaDAvauEoxuhCIWhB3PTb09z-SrIgzC8V6symtCLjRfNPm2Ip98xzIm--kE2fdEJDhZ71N5OLc9KbLE58U7NISQlDloTaMi3q8MML4wAEHOHiWBIZJyksbO8etqOtMR64YA/s1800/95B25A07-FCEC-4F5C-976A-D2D4B62ADE71.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2520p2fYnDerlaSBWrEVKxtg8-gS1rsW-BsAd4EWU4o9DTVuf01UPnju_hUaDAvauEoxuhCIWhB3PTb09z-SrIgzC8V6symtCLjRfNPm2Ip98xzIm--kE2fdEJDhZ71N5OLc9KbLE58U7NISQlDloTaMi3q8MML4wAEHOHiWBIZJyksbO8etqOtMR64YA/s320/95B25A07-FCEC-4F5C-976A-D2D4B62ADE71.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZcWdM9AnrSyLXSN7dxRkNTDsx0n607mX1HYpGsT4kO2pVd-l6BskEpPp2-KenLckm9hBcihd71lHTk0A7b9EcJJhMtyLjrHUCkIV_4HB98GP_gAtm4-8YURiWKXDbH22f5oBR3wc7bL7a26MUynMtaRIK7MIQCINuRxBid4KyZgmpWoW5LQRLLUxjRce/s1800/2AA9F5DA-9050-4E8B-BBA8-8C84E62D57D9.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZcWdM9AnrSyLXSN7dxRkNTDsx0n607mX1HYpGsT4kO2pVd-l6BskEpPp2-KenLckm9hBcihd71lHTk0A7b9EcJJhMtyLjrHUCkIV_4HB98GP_gAtm4-8YURiWKXDbH22f5oBR3wc7bL7a26MUynMtaRIK7MIQCINuRxBid4KyZgmpWoW5LQRLLUxjRce/s320/2AA9F5DA-9050-4E8B-BBA8-8C84E62D57D9.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We find <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>reasonable facsimile of the salad I’m craving at Le Brasserie Magenta. CA decided on the Lemon Risotto with shrimp and is quite satisfied with it—risotto is a favorite, and he mentions that the lemon zest garnish is a welcome addition. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We decide on gelato, but want to wander a bit before indulging. All journeys in Nice lead eventually to Promenade des Anglais, and the sparkling Mediterranean. It’s a hot and humid 77°, but there’s a welcome breeze keeping us content. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We tend to analyze our food selections—in a good way—and compare and rate the preparation and presentation. And so, today’s Gelato from @amorino.nice doesn’t outshine Tuesday night’s pistachio-chocolate from @oui_gelateria. The chocolate may be darker and more flavorful, but the pistachio is rather flat. The texture isn’t as smooth, and unfortunately the cone is a bit stale. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I’ve an odd cramping pain in my upper left thigh, so we return to our flat to read and recover. First, finding a close-by market for Compté cheese, @bonnemaman_fr Rhubarb jam, butter from Britany and tiny French radishes. The perfect lite dinner menu. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I’ve just finished my third Patricia Cornwell procedural in the past month. I was put-off by a string of novels in the past, but happily she’s returned to her “Kay Scarpetta” roots. I’m now reading a Rhys Bowen mystery, “Naughty in Nice.” And why not?</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">CA is reading the first in a series of 5 police procedurals set in Nice. Author is #petermorfoot</span></p></div>Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-87240906190394170192023-09-13T08:28:00.001-05:002023-09-22T06:22:35.881-05:00Never Rule-Out the Impact of Humidity!<p> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;">Wednesday, 13-September-2023</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; 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font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Never rule-out the impact of humidity!</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We slept-in as yesterday was an exhausting travel day—leaving Denver at 2pm MDT Monday and arriving in Nice around noon on Tuesday (4am MDT).</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We’re staying at an Airbnb just beyond Massena with 100 steps between the street and our entrance. Strategic planning will be involved each day to avoid traversing that staircase too often.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">As our neighborhood has an abundance of cafes and patisseries, we easily find cafe lattes and a pastry each to begin our day—almond croissant for CA and a Palmier for me. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">It’s 77° atm in Nice and we walk along the Baie des Anges to </span> <span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Fleur aux Marché already perspiring profusely. My kicky skirt and linen button-up are decidedly smothering. The Wallaroo packable sun hat is unbearable.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"> </span><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Just as we’ve entered the market I see linen sundresses for 35€ and immediately purchase and change into a light aqua green sleeveless tank swing dress. Cannot believe the difference!</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We’re already aware that as fit as we are, at this age we need frequent breaks. There are an abundance of cafes in the market and we find one and stop for water and Coke Zeros with ice!</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I’ve never been to the harbor, Porte de Nice Lympia, but find it’s a beautiful walk from the Flower Market, along the bay on our right with Colline du Château to the left. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; 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font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">(mojito bar tapas). Which, we chosen mostly because it’s getting the best breeze off the bay. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We cool-off and relax with a Moscow Mule (me) and Rosé (CA) followed by a</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Le Croque Madame (CA) and for me a</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Chicken bowl: quinoa, avocat, poulet pané, chou rouge, carotte, oeuf. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">After our late lunch we walk back to the Flower Market and through the streets of Old Nice, identifying and relieving where we’d stayed in late 2016 and the restaurants we enjoyed. Eventually, stopping @oui_gelateria for a shared cup of pistachio and dark chocolate gelato. Absolutely lived-up to our memories. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">100+ steps later we’re happily in our flat on Rue Gioffredo with our feet up and our wanderlust satiated for today. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; 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font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;">Our flight arrives around noon—2 hours late, but that’s just fine as we’ll now be able to go directly from the airport via tram and drop our bags and get the keys.</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 21px;"> </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTQDqVaPPn410Cn2HN2M9_McDfbFu_tdPfv7kvB8Gq__dnJZnRSV_Fz-KvNAOO6Pn8hLTWgmDTBNJx7ip3hEp1jxVwlvarUeGxnLNPqNavT1myT9isXh2ri63if50VH5kBrsgi4mC4-3Wyjhqq3iMIMSwZQtyAzX7HsCpxvQQnIyK0A982duYTUtVRTyU/s1440/DDABFF5E-669A-4F14-A73F-377EDAB90885.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1083" data-original-width="1440" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLTQDqVaPPn410Cn2HN2M9_McDfbFu_tdPfv7kvB8Gq__dnJZnRSV_Fz-KvNAOO6Pn8hLTWgmDTBNJx7ip3hEp1jxVwlvarUeGxnLNPqNavT1myT9isXh2ri63if50VH5kBrsgi4mC4-3Wyjhqq3iMIMSwZQtyAzX7HsCpxvQQnIyK0A982duYTUtVRTyU/s320/DDABFF5E-669A-4F14-A73F-377EDAB90885.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: 21px;"><p>Views in 2 directions. @airbnb Delighted. After a very long and uncertain travel day with 2 delayed flights—weather in Newark—actually boarding-deplaning—reboarding—delay for repairing a seat in 1st class. A run through terminal C in Newark with hopes of not missing the flight, to find flight to Nice delayed—twice. Overseas flight had many extra seats so the payoff was that we each got our own row for the 6 hour overnight flight.</p></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Corinne meets us at No. 6 Rue Giofreddo and gets us settled into the flat. She’s very organized and has provided a lovely setting with tons of amenities along with Rosé and juice, cookies and thoughtful touches. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Our first thoughts are about lunch, so we walk to Cours Saleya and Le Safari—a longtime favorite restaurant. The first one we ate at on our first visit to Nice and Provence. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; 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font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 26px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We walk to the Promenade and pause to take in the magnificence of the beautiful Baie de Anges (Bay of Angels). As we head back to our flat, we walk the familiar streets of the Old City and share a cup of gelato at Oui—pistachio and chocolate. Still the very best Gelato ever. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZwsBGLYumqMvZDUgNv4hZLb_gpzMN5LHoN6I8d7ImWtj9s9y6zNWPFDCsKVXlctFEQJveFH-SWy3NbgvYn2t8lVEw90yJWgmEOIXaAlgjJ9NfTJPDDHNB2qp0QHM3FD2ojxmogoWr7c3oLNChLI8MpjrOACU4jAA0HPBaF_Y1wuNTjEcXP5cREPJvP-j/s2467/IMG_3845.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2467" data-original-width="2467" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZwsBGLYumqMvZDUgNv4hZLb_gpzMN5LHoN6I8d7ImWtj9s9y6zNWPFDCsKVXlctFEQJveFH-SWy3NbgvYn2t8lVEw90yJWgmEOIXaAlgjJ9NfTJPDDHNB2qp0QHM3FD2ojxmogoWr7c3oLNChLI8MpjrOACU4jAA0HPBaF_Y1wuNTjEcXP5cREPJvP-j/w200-h200/IMG_3845.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p>Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-55638452140997642132023-08-19T21:29:00.001-05:002023-08-19T22:18:36.973-05:00Update: Taco Salad Recipe <p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhALK6qP0L_AKwUjRnAxFJ5kgxI3Aq2Gw7YKrvR_38v5XpRBxAI9jYByuho-6uuKkJ-B-6Mth5dmhfH74-sJtVfwxqEDVSADLDkPX2QFkwiozFpDXvCOb4cV2SuRu4BgNBa_EOmOB2h72SxAsoX7L-hvf4r-__4mT8HD6rBa_He7aFR3qQTLA0aX95oUd5c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="2791" data-original-width="1938" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhALK6qP0L_AKwUjRnAxFJ5kgxI3Aq2Gw7YKrvR_38v5XpRBxAI9jYByuho-6uuKkJ-B-6Mth5dmhfH74-sJtVfwxqEDVSADLDkPX2QFkwiozFpDXvCOb4cV2SuRu4BgNBa_EOmOB2h72SxAsoX7L-hvf4r-__4mT8HD6rBa_He7aFR3qQTLA0aX95oUd5c" width="167" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> We ate the salad and have only these ingredients as evidence of Mary Lou’s Taco Salad</span><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Just realized that I’ve never published our favorite Taco Salad recipe. This is the third recipe in my list that features our longtime friend: Mary Lou’s Taco Salad. </p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Mary Lou’s Taco Salad </b><br />1lb. Ground beef<br />2T. Taco Seasonings </div><div style="text-align: left;">1:4 Cup Water<br />1 - 2 heads Romaine lettuce, thinly chopped <br />1/4 to 1/2 Cups sweet onions,*<br />1 Cup Cheddar cheese, grated<br />3 Carrots, sliced, cubed or grated<br />Western Salad Dressing<br />Tortilla chips, slightly crumbled </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />1. Brown ground beef; drain fat<br />2. Add seasoning and 1/4 cup water; simmer until liquid has evaporated </div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Grate cheese; chop or grate carrots, dice carrots </div><p><u>Now you can get creative!</u></p><div style="text-align: left;">4. <br />a) Add some pico de gallo to the meat mixture; or salsa; or tomato sauce; even hot sauce<br />b) Add some diced fresh tomatoes; add some diced Jalapeños; improvise!<br />5. Toss lettuce, onions, whatever together <br />6. Add grated cheese and as much Western Salad Dressing as you like</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><u>More opportunity for being creative!</u></div><div style="text-align: left;"><u><br /></u>7. You can either add in the slightly cooled meat mixture to the salad and top with tortilla chips, or let each individual assemble their own salad from here</div><p>Enjoy!</p><p>* Mary Lou hates onions and would never include them. </p><p><br /></p>Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-40988947987538980712020-12-28T12:19:00.059-06:002020-12-28T12:35:23.018-06:00I’m Back<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e5KqPHx9qJo/X-odHs1I9GI/AAAAAAAAl18/wOoseWBmnEIN5pIC_zABEQizJt5WpIrqACPcBGAsYHg/s3903/IMG_0867.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3903" data-original-width="2927" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-e5KqPHx9qJo/X-odHs1I9GI/AAAAAAAAl18/wOoseWBmnEIN5pIC_zABEQizJt5WpIrqACPcBGAsYHg/s320/IMG_0867.HEIC" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;">Just wandering through my blog and feeling sentimental. I do miss writing. </div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Christmas 2020. We’re all getting older; growing up. Family times are treasured. Today we gather, post quarantine, as we’re all determined to escape the raging Covid-19 pandemic. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T-yglaY_Yz8/X-oegaOjm6I/AAAAAAAAl2Q/PIK9fuUnrQog8JZPikZHS3oGV824auGKgCPcBGAsYHg/s900/37DA9794-A59F-40D9-8C1D-31BB81FB7E9B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="900" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T-yglaY_Yz8/X-oegaOjm6I/AAAAAAAAl2Q/PIK9fuUnrQog8JZPikZHS3oGV824auGKgCPcBGAsYHg/s320/37DA9794-A59F-40D9-8C1D-31BB81FB7E9B.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">We’re preparing a scrumptious dinner tomorrow night; we ALWAYS eat well when we get together. 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We flew to Omaha to see our Fun Kids and to celebrate LC’s 7th birthday. We’re talking pizza an chocolate-chocolate 🎂 cake.<br />
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Who’d of thought? Almost 69 years old and I’m taking up a new sport.?! After renting boards at Santanka on Horsetooth Reservoir with DIL and two younger girlies l, and on Lake Boyd in Loveland with LG, I ordered an inflatable through Amazon. I’ve decided that this is a very good way to enjoy water, and it’s a good upper body workout. CA, on the other hand, has decided it’s a bit rough on his knees and has chosen kayaking.<br />
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1/2 15 oz. carton Ricotta<br />
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1 Romaine, medium to large; cored and finely shredded<br />
1/4 C. Dried cranberries<br />
1/4 C. White raisins<br />
1/3 C. Parmesan cheese, shredded<br />
1/3 C. Salted cashews<br />
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Many times we will buy chicken strips from KFC or grill a chicken breast or two to mix with this salad. Makes a satisfying entree.<br />
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1 8oz can Tomato sauce<br />
3-4 T. Ground chiles or chili powder<br />
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1 head Romaine<br />
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1/2 medium Sweet onion, diced<br />
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1. Crumble and brown ground beef in skillet over medium high heat.<br />
2. Salt and pepper, to taste.<br />
3. Add tomato sauce and chili powder; Stir in onion soup mix (*very high in sodium; may omit).<br />
4. Simmer meat mixture over medium heat; turn to very low heat after a few minutes.<br />
5. Meanwhile, core Romaine and slice thinly across head from the bottom. Chop a bit more to ensure bite-sized pieces.<br />
6. <span style="font-family: "helvetica neue light" , , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;">Add carrots and sweet onion and toss with Western salad dressing. Stir in grated Cheddar.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">SAUTÉED SPINACH SALAD w/ROASTED GARLIC</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1 bulb Garlic</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1 - 3 T. Olive oil</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">8 - 12 oz Baby spinach, triple washed or wash, spin, and thoroughly dry</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1 half Lemon</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1 - 2 T. Parmesan, grated</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">To taste Salt and pepper, freshly ground</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1. Cut the top off the garlic </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">bulb</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> to expose some of the cloves and peel away excess papery layer.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">2. Place garlic in small heat-proof dish.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">3. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 15 </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">minutes</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> or until cloves are tender when you prick with point of a knife or fork. Cool.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">4. Reserve garlic oil for sauteing the spinach.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">5. Cover your hand with a small plastic bag and squeeze the garlic bulb from the bottom until all cloves are release; set aside.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">6. Heat reserved garlic oil in a wok or medium large skillet until bubbles a bit.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">7. Add half to all of the spinach and quickly toss using tongs. Repeat with additional portions, if necessary.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">8. Shut off the flame when spinach appears half cooked--some leaves will still be crispy.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">9. Squeeze lemon juice over spinach and toss together.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">10. Salt and pepper.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">11. Use tongs to remove to a shallow salad bowl or individual small plates.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">12. Sprinkle with roasted garlic cloves and </span><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Parmesan</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">13. Serve immediately.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Serve fresh </span><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">focaccia</span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;"> or French bread alongside. Spread the roasted garlic on the bread.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Green cabbage (some red, too), shredded</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Carrots, shredded</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Braeburn Apple (unpeeled), chopped</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Dried cranberries </span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">White raisins</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Marzetti's Cole Slaw Dressing</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Pine nuts, toasted</span></span><br />
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<strong style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Pad Thai Vinaigrette</span></strong><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Makes Approximately 1-1/2 cups</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">2 T. Rice wine vinegar</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">2 T. Thai fish sauce (nam pla)</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">2 T. Tamarind paste</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">2 T. Light soy sauce or Tamari</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">3 (2) T. Extra-virgin olive oil</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1 T. Ketchup</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1-1/2 T. (1 T.) Sugar</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1 T. Fresh ginger, grated</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">2 Garlic cloves, minced</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Grated zest and juice of 1 orange</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">2 tsp. (1 tsp.) Chili paste</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">Whisk together. Can be refrigerated in sealed container for one week.</span></span><strong style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></strong><span style="background-color: #66bb33; color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;"></span><strong style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thai Steak (or Chicken) Noodle Salad</span></strong><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">4 servings</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1/2 cup Pad Thai Vinaigrette</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">2 12-oz. Steaks (New York Strip), grilled to medium rare</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">2 cups Vermicelli noodles, cooked; slightly al dente</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1/3 cup Fresh cilantro, julienned</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1/3 cup Fresh basil, julienned</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1/3 cup Green onions, thinly sliced</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">3/4 cup Grape tomatoes, halved</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1-2 Avocados, rough cut</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">3/4 cup Fresh mango</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">2 med. Carrots, julienned</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1 head Romaine, finely chopped</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">2 Limes, halved</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">3/4+ cup Peanuts</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">1. Prepare vinaigrette. Set aside.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">2. Grill steaks (seasoned with salt + pepper) to medium rare. Let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice. Set aside. While steaks are grilling, cook Vermicelli to al dente in salted water. Rinse thoroughly in cold water. Drain well and dry with paper towels. </span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">3. Chop Romaine, julienne carrots, halve grape tomatoes, thinly slice green onions (white part and equal amount of green). Toss together in large bowl. Dry thoroughly with paper towels. </span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">4. Top salad with avocado, mango, and peanuts. Gently toss together using hands. </span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">5. In a large bowl--add vinaigrette to cold noodles. Toss thoroughly. Pour salad mixture on top. Gently toss using hands. Add more vinaigrette. </span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">6. Plate salads. Squeeze lime juice on top.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">7. Sprinkle on my peanuts, if desired.</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 14px;">8. Distribute steak pieces evenly between 4 servings. </span></span><br />
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This is just a list of ingredients. We usually use Paul Newman's Italian Salad Dressing.</div>
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This recipe was passed on by my friend Sandy Nuneman. Ive added a bit to it, but the Brianna's Poppyseed Salad Dressing is what puts it over-the-top!<br />
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CASHEWS AND APPLE SALAD<br />
RomainE, shredded<br />
1 Granny Smith or Braeburn Apple, seeded and chopped<br />
White raisins<br />
Dried Cranberries<br />
Grapes or no grapes...<br />
Parmesan, Shredded<br />
Salted cashews<br />
Brianna's Poppyseed Salad Dressing<br />
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STRAWBERRY SPINACH SALAD</div>
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We'd heard John Delucie of the Waverly Inn in NYC talking on a Mario Bosquez segment, when Martha Srewart had a Sirius Radio channel.</div>
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John said he likes to have this salad served to him every day just as dinner service is kicking into gear:</div>
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Beef steak tomatoes, thinly sliced</div>
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Hearts of palm</div>
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Sprinkled with fresh lime juice and extra virgin olive oil and topped with some chopped fresh cilantro leaves.</div>
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Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-13096082652126678542017-06-27T12:04:00.001-05:002017-06-27T12:04:54.425-05:00Where have all the bloggers gone?<br />
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Gone to Instagram. Including me.<br />
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I do miss the writing part. That exercise in brain dumping. Writing precludes understanding for me. Putting words on a page is integral to processing life's events, conversations, social interactions.<br />
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I've decided to look for a better blogging platform. Stay tuned...Mariellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08348451683748845409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252732356460450102.post-50032879341954784842017-06-27T11:57:00.000-05:002018-01-09T13:42:04.237-06:00Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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My sunset view, not very different from my morning view (above). A very good day. </div>
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Furthering my exploration into the French love of Meringues... This example was covered with Citron ice cream, smothered in whipped cream, and drizzled with Raspberry sauce.<br />
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We discovered the BHV (<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Bazar de l'Hôtel de Ville) during our first visit to Paris in December, 1999. I'd read about it, obscurely, in a Traveler's Tales book. It was originally established in the early 1850s and has continually operated since. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";">So... I was gently frisked. My hands and shoes were wiped and analyzed. Apparently, all tests ran positive. My personal items were searched, further wiped, re-screened, and eventually handed-out of the contamination zone to my ever-patient husband. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sfuitext";">Excuse me while I practice my hypnotic, trance-like travel state. Zoning out...</span></div>
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