After countless chaussons aux pommes and pains aux raisins, after catching up with family gossip, after enjoying a snow-free Christmas, off we go again!
I like Nantes. It’s my hometown, my “laojia” as the Chinese say. It’s a cozy place where most of my relatives live and I know it like the back of my hand—the narrow streets, the cafés, the best bakeries and the off-the-beaten-track landmarks, the shops that closed years ago, the parks, the château…
It’s comfortable. It doesn’t change. Fitting into a vie française is easy, my Frenchness hasn’t been erased, it’s there, somewhere.
Yet I have another home now in Canada and I don’t think I would enjoy living in France full-time. When I visit, I am a tourist. I don’t have to worry about work or money much. I take advantage of all the good sides of France and I ignore the downsides.
I’d rather keep it that way.
Bye, Nantes!
We have had a lot of the wet stuff here in Angleterre too – but definitely makes a change from the snow in Canada!I love your pic of Mark feeding you. Hope your return flight is good x
The flight back was… ahem, interesting! More later 😉
Great photo of Mark offering substinence – although it probably tastes not too pleasant! Wish you, Feng and Mark a very happy new year. Hope to read reports of Mark’s first ventures in to sunnier/hotter climes next year! You deserve a trip!
Happy 2014 to you all.
Hey Mark,
I second your opinion about the Mark. This is a great collection of pics and it makes Nantes a must go place.
Thanks
Susan
Yep, not eating formula… it’s not a treat! 😆
I love your pic of Mark feeding you. Hope your return flight is good. This is a great collection of pics and it makes Nantes a must go place.
Nantes is a great place… I’d encourage anyone to visit!
Wish you, Feng and Mark a very happy new year. Hope to read reports of Mark’s first ventures in to sunnier/hotter climes next year! You deserve a trip!
Thank you!