Calling an Uber, my wife and I were whisked away from our airport hotel to our Airbnb in the city. As usual, we drop our bags and… Read more “The Amazing Sortir . . . part two, The City of Light”
Tag: France
With Less than 24 Hours to Go . . .
It is going to happen. My wife and I are so excited . . . and a bit nervous. Packing and planning have been the focus. We… Read more “With Less than 24 Hours to Go . . .”
T-minus
This is really going to happen. My wife and I are bursting with excitement. I am a bit nervous with all of the planning and booking and… Read more “T-minus”
#Pickpockets
As the date for our trip draws closer, I cannot stop talking about it. Most people, I am sure, wish that I would give it a rest.… Read more “#Pickpockets”
Je besoin de pratiquer la langue!
If anyone who reads this blog can remember, I started learning a new language late in life. I have been steadily at it for almost four years.… Read more “Je besoin de pratiquer la langue!”
What a Cool Experience!
There are certain things in cycling that a person may never experience. Win races? Sure. Complete a century or sportive? Sure. But who actually gets a tiny… Read more “What a Cool Experience!”
Froome or Contador or Nibali or Quintana? Or . . .
I cannot contain my excitement anymore. The Tour is coming. The hype is building. A strong field awaits. This year’s course is relentless. The colossal and looming mountains will… Read more “Froome or Contador or Nibali or Quintana? Or . . .”
Could It BE?
Arriving at a group ride yesterday, it didn’t take me long to see a very tall individual that I hadn’t seen before. He was astride a matte-black… Read more “Could It BE?”
Pourquoi?
As many of you know of my pursuit of a second language, I have found it one of the hardest challenges (mentally) that I’ve faced. I have… Read more “Pourquoi?”
Ay, There’s the Rub!
“I have dreamt in my life, dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they have gone through and through me, like wine… Read more “Ay, There’s the Rub!”
