Monthly Archives: July 2011

Paris on the run

Posted on July 28, 2011 by loren24250

We’re now back in Daglan after a two-day, one-night trip to the City of Light to see   Toronto friends Michael and Anna — Michael having just finished a bicycle tour that shadowed the Tour de France through the Alps (and … Continue reading →

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Shadows and reflections: Driving in Daglan

Posted on July 25, 2011 by loren24250

Scraped bumpers, broken wing mirrors and dented side panels are among the most common design features of cars and trucks in the Greater Daglan Area. It’s small wonder. In fairness to the village planners of the Middle Ages, it was … Continue reading →

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We descend into pre-history

Posted on July 23, 2011 by loren24250

You may not know it, but the GDA (the Greater Daglan Area) is one of the crucibles of mankind. No kidding. In southern France and northern Spain, limestone caves provided homes to our ancestors tens of thousands of years ago, … Continue reading →

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My Tour goes underwater

Posted on July 21, 2011 by loren24250

It’s now 12:30 CDT (Central Daglan Time), and I’m ravenous. One reason is that my wife is now preparing lunch — a spicy shrimp curry, steamed rice, and a tasty Indian vegetable dish called rasedar — and it smells great. … Continue reading →

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My Spaghetti Pinerolo

Posted on July 20, 2011 by loren24250

It’s often been said that the French don’t really “get” Italian food. They overcook pasta, not quite believing that al dente makes sense. They clearly have no idea that Pizza Margherita is topped only with tomato sauce, white mozzarella cheese … Continue reading →

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A winner!

Posted on July 19, 2011 by loren24250

The team at Radio Free Daglan was delighted to learn that we’ve just been given an Expat Focus Recommended Website Award. Expat Focus is a respected network that provides information and guidance to expatriates all around the world. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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The two sides of Bodega

Posted on July 17, 2011 by loren24250

We had a Bodega in Daglan last week. No, we had no idea what that was either. We did figure that it was some kind of festival. Spanish maybe? Involving food and wine, maybe? Anyway, it was being held in … Continue reading →

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Front row at the Tour de France — Part 3

Posted on July 14, 2011 by loren24250

Today is Bastille Day — or La Fête Nationale, if you will. Since the morning was nice and sunny, my wife and I headed out for a bike ride to Castelnaud, having decorated the front of the house with several … Continue reading →

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Front row at the Tour de France — Part Deux

Posted on July 13, 2011 by loren24250

Yesterday’s posting covered our visit to Figeac for Stage 10 of the Tour de France, with a focus on the race itself. Today I’ll describe our trip to Figeac, some of the surroundings, a bit about where to eat, and … Continue reading →

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Front row at the Tour de France — Part 1

Posted on July 12, 2011 by loren24250

As promised in yesterday’s posting, today was our day to visit the Tour de France, as the cyclists raced through the streets of Figeac. The bottom line? It was a rush! Even though the cyclists speed past so quickly that … Continue reading →

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