Going to France — Destination, la France
Just Imagine How Thirsty They Are!
I am off to visit my family next week, but this time as a surprise. I am just lucky — or not, it all depends the point of view — that neither of my parents speaks or reads English, so there is no chance that they know I am coming! My dad is indeed celebrating his 66th birthday and I just cannot miss that. I simply hope that I won’t find porte de bois (literally a wooden door, meaning “no one is at home”). They better be at home!
First, I will see this:
Monsieur Rocanière’s lovely goats, in my home village.
A few days spent in the countryside to refill in all sorts of goodies, including visiting all the cute cows, sheep and goats lazily grazing in the fields.
And then I will see that too:
View of la capitale
For two short days where I am going to enjoy walking les rues de Paris (Paris’ streets), hopefully with nice clear weather. Il ne pleut pas, n’est-ce pas ? (It is not raining, is it?)
I look forward to this short yet rewarding aventure en France, between la province and Paris, two contrasting worlds that I love for different reasons.
Alors à bientôt, and if you are in Paris, let me know, who knows, maybe we can meet if time allows, most likely on Oct 11th!
Note: I ended up deciding to cook my tomato risotto for my Italian friend S. who added “You passed the risotto test”. None was left, which is a good sign, especially from someone whose father grows Carnaroli risotto rice back in Italy!
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Passe un bon moement en famille, et Sois la Bienvenue à Paris
Comment by Gamelle — On September, 29th, 2006 at 6:37 pm
Have a wonderful time, Bea!
Comment by Kat — On September, 29th, 2006 at 9:17 pm
Bonnes vacances Béa profite bien de ta famille !
Comment by mercotte — On September, 30th, 2006 at 12:11 am
Bon séjour en France !
Comment by MarieT — On September, 30th, 2006 at 1:13 am
Profite-bien de ton papa et de Paris !
Comment by Marmitedecathy — On September, 30th, 2006 at 1:49 am
bonnes vacances!
Comment by Audrey — On September, 30th, 2006 at 2:25 am
If you come to Lyon or anywhere nearby please let me know, Bea! I would love to meet you.
Comment by Lucy Vanel — On September, 30th, 2006 at 4:01 am
bon retour à la maison!!! profites en bien!! et j’ai hate de te relire à ton retour!
Comment by Alhya — On September, 30th, 2006 at 4:47 am
Bon voyage surprise alors! Et prends quand même un parapluie…
Bravo pour le test du risotto!
Comment by gracianne — On September, 30th, 2006 at 9:40 am
Bon voyage! Have a wonderful trip and celebration. Enjoy!
Comment by Karina — On September, 30th, 2006 at 12:05 pm
How wonderful!! The pictures of the cows and the sheep are simply magical. Could anything be more beautiful? (Not to me.) I think this will be so rewarding for you–and your father. Have a great time.
Comment by sher — On September, 30th, 2006 at 12:49 pm
hey, have a great trip bea!
Comment by ces — On September, 30th, 2006 at 2:39 pm
Bon voyage! I hope your parents love the surprise! It will definitely be risotto season by the time you return…..
Comment by Lydia — On September, 30th, 2006 at 2:49 pm
May they be home and the food marvelous!
Comment by becca — On September, 30th, 2006 at 3:42 pm
I don’t know if you’ve got the time (or budget) for a 3-star meal, but I’m cooking at Guy Savoy in the 17th. I would love to meet you in person. Coup de champagne on me…
Bisous and safe trip,
Ms. Glaze
Comment by Ms. Glaze — On September, 30th, 2006 at 6:21 pm
Bon voyage, my dear Béa!
Comment by Ivonne — On October, 1st, 2006 at 12:03 am
Béa
You cannot pass up Ms. Glaze invite!
Have a grand holiday and wish your Papa the best!
Comment by kim — On October, 1st, 2006 at 3:00 am
What’s a bit of rain, when you’re in Paris? C’est normal non?
Bonne Voyage Bea
Comment by ParisBreakfasts — On October, 1st, 2006 at 4:47 am
Enjoy your trip, Bea! You’re such a good daughter;) I’ve flown back home for my grandmothers’ birthdays, and they’ve always really enjoyed the ‘present’:)
Comment by Pille — On October, 1st, 2006 at 5:45 am
Bea,
Hope your dad have a wonderful birthday! And enjoy your visit!
Comment by gattina — On October, 1st, 2006 at 8:30 am
Profite bien de Paris, il fait bon en ce moment et se promener à paris est un vraie aubaine. et joyeux anniversaires à ton papa.
Comment by astridcmoi — On October, 1st, 2006 at 8:36 am
Oh Bea, wow. How jealous I am of your travels! I wish I could do it too but I am so bust writing my blog. Sometimes I take a day to write one page and I still make grammatical mistakes. I just don’t get the difference between “I and me” sometimes, so I always use “I” even when I say “it is good for R and I to be together”. I suspect it should be “me” but I am afraid to use it! Your writing is just soooo wonderful.
Enjoy your trip!
Dianka
Comment by Dianka — On October, 1st, 2006 at 11:08 am
Bonne vacances en France. Et si tu veux faire 30 km pour venir faire un coucou à la maison……ou pour déjeuner sur Metz ;o) N’ hésites pas
Comment by Cocopassions — On October, 1st, 2006 at 11:41 am
I hope you have lovely weather, and enjoy seeing your family! Glad the risotto was a success.
Comment by Julie O'Hara — On October, 1st, 2006 at 12:14 pm
Have a great trip.
Comment by peabody — On October, 1st, 2006 at 5:32 pm
bienvenue Bea,
je ne serai pas à Paris l’11 octobre, mais dis-moi combien de jours tu sera dans la ville, j’aimerais beacoup qu’on puisse se rencontrer
bon voyage
Comment by daniela — On October, 2nd, 2006 at 3:50 am
j’ai oublié une petite chose:
pour ton père il sera un souvenir inoubliable.
l’année dernière, j’ai fait la même surprise à mon père… je revois encore son visage ému…
Comment by daniela — On October, 2nd, 2006 at 3:54 am
Have a lovely time Bea…and don’t forget to bring back some goodies to put “in the fridge!”
Comment by rowena — On October, 2nd, 2006 at 4:57 am
What a cute goat!! Did you pet him/her?
Comment by Jeff — On October, 2nd, 2006 at 8:18 am
Happy birthday to your dad and happy pats to Monsieur Rocanière’s lovely goats. You are from a wonderful country. I miss it!
Comment by Christine (myplateoryours) — On October, 2nd, 2006 at 9:32 am
Have a lovely trip Bea! How exciting! I love surprising and being surprised. Say ‘hi’ to the goats and cows for me
and a Happy Birthday to your Dad.
I went to Paris nearly 2 years ago and i’d like to go again soon. Beautiful city. Enjoy!
Comment by Mae — On October, 5th, 2006 at 8:30 am
Have a wonderful time with your family!
Comment by jann mumford — On October, 6th, 2006 at 9:14 pm
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Bonjour, bon soir
Hi,
Et bon vacances!
Happy trails !
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