Most sociological subtleties are lost on Mark—to him, La Baule is a “rich people’s place.” But to me, the “what planet am I on?” feeling starts on the train.
Browsing Category France – Summer 2022
In Motion (and Why I Love French SNCF Trains)
I was in full French mode the first time I bought tickets. But secretly, as a Canadian, I was grateful to just have the option to travel by train.
Far Out at Sea, on a Stand-Up Paddle Board
“Do you know what you’re doing, mommy?”
“Rarely. But this time, yeah, you can trust me.”
Ever Heard of This Weird French Calendar Tradition?
“What if I told you that my name is going to be in today’s newspaper? Would you believe it?” “Your name? Like, Juliette?”
Periwinkle Foraging and Happy Beach Adventures in Les Sables
I took Mark for a long coastal foraging adventure in Les Sables d’Olonne.
“Yes, It’s a Genuine Picasso”
Why this one over all the others in the collection? No one knows, not even the visitor most of the time.