Saturday, September 30, 2023

Foire aux Pommes

 Rose Mary came out to her country house this weekend and we met up at the Foire aux Pommes (Apple Fair) in Neuilly Saint Front, complete with apples, ciders, a small market, and these dancers in traditional costumes.


Saturday, September 16, 2023

Gilliand Visit

We had not seen Mike and Pennie Gilliland since we met up with them in Paris in 2007, so we were thrilled to hear they were coming through and would have time to stop overnight to see us.

Mike and Noah share a passion for aviation


 

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Back to School

Noah, première (11th grade)

 
Benjamin, college freshman

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Walking in Puiseux

With nice weather at home, we've been walking on the path out to the water tower and back. The rocky path runs between the villages of Puiseux-en-Retz and Soucy, between the fields. 

We don't take Noah's metal detector with us, but still find some "treasures," and when the skies are blue, it's a beautiful scene.

1 Franc coin 1986

Fossils in the limestone






C for Cognard


 

Friday, August 18, 2023

Other US odds and ends

Benjamin passed his French driving test in June, but we thought it would be easier if he also had a Missouri license. He got his Missouri learner's permit this summer.

Grandma Crowe, reminiscing with Noah

Noah making Aunt Aimee's rolls

Last visit with Chris and Amanda Eden

Quick quick lunch with Jordan in Chicago before we left

Bus to our plane again on the way back, too