tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860426810931434522.post400960064597133047..comments2023-07-09T04:47:06.980-07:00Comments on Out and about in LA: 2010 Trip Report: Part Deux - France!Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17208374967597840745noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860426810931434522.post-983552988032558842010-08-31T07:20:35.411-07:002010-08-31T07:20:35.411-07:00Kristina, what a great recap! The food does indeed...Kristina, what a great recap! The food does indeed sound amazing. One thing I have heard is that there is incredible North African fare in France, which I guess can be attributed to the diasporic groups from in and around that part of the world. My sister told me that she ate some of the best North African food ever in Paris...and my sister has been to North Africa. Anyway, the pain au raisin sound marvellous and I'm so glad that you capitalized on all of the great experiences at your disposal. The photos of the gardens at Villandry are spectacular! <br />I can't recommend learning French enough! I was in French immersion and learned my whole curriculum (except for one hour of english) every day from age 5 until age 14 and I am so grateful for it! I grew up in Ottawa, which is right on the border of Quebec, so I've found a lot of use for my French, and I'm so grateful to my parents for making that choice. Once you've got some parlez-vous under your belt, Italian (and for those who don't speak it - Spanish) are just a stone's throw away! <br />Can't wait for the next report! Wonderful stuff - part yourself on the back for those concise little paragraphs!Jayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02877259446291133260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4860426810931434522.post-7196441010274286782010-08-26T09:07:50.536-07:002010-08-26T09:07:50.536-07:00Yes, traveling is fulfilling AND exhausting -- exa...Yes, traveling is fulfilling AND exhausting -- exactly those two things. I love all the pictures! What a great adventure. I have a desire to learn French too. Actually, I'd like to brush up on my Spanish. I used to be fluent, but I fear I've lost it. I think it would come back to me if I was around Spanish speakers. Maybe this means I should go to Spain too ;) <br />Hope you're settled in back home. I know it takes a while!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524913753671188764noreply@blogger.com