Author Archives: John

Moret-sur-Loing

Posted on June 5, 2013 by John

Today we finally made it to Moret sur Loing. We thought we’d get there the last couple days, but got sidetracked in Saint-Mammès. We were interested in Moret-sur-Loing for a couple reasons: the Impressionist painter Alfred Sisley lived here for … Continue reading →

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Potpurri

Posted on June 3, 2013 by John

Easy day today, so I’ll just make a few comments and post some pictures. First accomplishment was to find a bricolage (hardware store) and buy a toilet seat, as the one in the main bathroom had broken. Found the store not … Continue reading →

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Recital on a Houseboat

Posted on June 3, 2013 by John

Really. Sunday, we were invited to a piano and voice recital on a houseboat in the beautiful small town of Saint-Mammès. Here’s a picture of the boat, from across the river: The recital was piano and songs from the Belle … Continue reading →

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Paris…ah, Paris!

Posted on June 2, 2013 by John

Yesterday we went into Paris for the first time this trip. We delayed that foray because the weather has been so bad (it’s official: the worst May since the 1880’s) but yesterday started what is forecast to be a ten-day … Continue reading →

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Wine in a Box

Posted on May 31, 2013 by John

Well, it didn’t take long to fall to this level: we bought wine in a box. Now, admittedly, we did buy Wine in a Box because our friend Gilles recommended it. But still… As in almost every wine-producing region in … Continue reading →

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Boring Pictures

Posted on May 31, 2013 by John

We didn’t do anything special today; just took a drive in the country. Here are some pictures from our drive. This is the Canal du Loing, near us. Any questions about why we like to walk along the canals? We … Continue reading →

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Internet – finally

Posted on May 30, 2013 by John

Actually, Internet access chez Zumsteg came only five days late. It was the process: – When Gilles first arranged with SFR (the provider), access was going to start May 24. – Then I got a text saying I would have … Continue reading →

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The Weather – What, Me Worry?

Posted on May 30, 2013 by John

The weather has been, simply said, awful. Europe is suffering through the coolest and wettest Spring in the last 25 years. Last Friday was the coldest May 24th ever recorded in Paris, and they started recording temperatures in the mid-1800s. … Continue reading →

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Larchant

Posted on May 30, 2013 by John

Note: this was Saturday, May 19 – little late posting this because of the delay in getting connected. We tried to walk around today, really we did. But though the temperature wasn’t too bad – somewhere around 55 – the … Continue reading →

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Montigny sur Loing

Posted on May 29, 2013 by John

I’ll tell you a bit about our “home” in France, Montigny sur Loing. We’re about an hour south of Paris, by train or car (but who in their right mind would drive in Paris?). The town is about 2,800 people, … Continue reading →

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