I got the phone call almost two weeks ago from my lawyer’s office; my French home closing will be on October 24th. That is, as of now, just under 5 weeks away. The contractor was notified and probably can’t start work until December. In a way that is likely an okay thing; it gives me …
This Old (French) House, Part 2 Your enthusiasm for my house purchase has been overwhelming and so encouraging. Not that I needed approval but still, it is very cool to feel a certain group of people celebrating your moves (literally!) and cheering you on. It makes me think of a few years ago, 10 ish …
Yup! It has happened! I bought a house!! It was actually, probably almost 2 months ago but these things take time here so I just kept it under wraps until I knew more. But I just learned this week that we have a closing date (Oct 24th!) so time to bring you up to speed! …
Medical Coverage as an Ex-Pat Okay, this is going to be far from the most interesting post I have ever created but for those of you who were asking…. I have made some notes on my experience with the medical system in France. I think there are the same challenges as exist in much of …
The Long Stay Visa I feel like I have PTSD on some level from this whole process. And I know this isn’t a topic that will interest everyone but for those of you who want to know, here goes! First off, it is pretty simple to come to Europe and stay for 90 days. You …
Year one in France I am sitting writing this on my couch (okay, so not really mine as the apartment came furnished but I guess it is mine in that I am renting it!), the Olympics on the small tv (that also came with the apartment), cheering first for Canada (of course!) and in the …
Last Tuesday was a holiday here and I was invited to join Em and Co for lunch at their home. Also invited were Francois’ parents. Perfect. Some catch up time. Although they don’t speak much English between my ‘its coming along French’, Denis and Annie’s efforts to plug in some English words, some enthusiastic pantomiming …
It’s pretty much 24 hours since I wrote my last post, and I am happy to say that I am less blue tonight. But lest you think I managed to just pull my socks up and ordered myself into happiness, stop right there; I think it has more to do with the fact that today …
Part 1, Life in France. And just like that, I have been in France, my new home, for over three weeks. You know what they say about time flying when you are having fun! It has been a bit of an unusual time because Emily and Francois have been on vacation for the past two …