Jul 1st 2009 08:22 am Côte d’Azur and Monaco {we’re off!}
Fact is … we’re both pretty big cycling fans (him more than I) and last year (back when Mr. D worked for a London based company) we scheduled a trip to the United Kingdom for the weeks straddling the 4th of July. The two of us figured we’d pop down to Monaco for the start of Le Tour De France within that business trip. *Obviously* things have changed drastically since that plan was made. Mr. D has been officially “off” from work since June 1st. At the start of June we spent a few weeks in Knoxville with his family. During that time we realized the two of us have never just taken a European vacation together “just for the sake of vacation.” In three months time the two of us have experienced life changes that many couples only manage to endure after decades together. Between losing his job, the loss of his mother, selling our home and moving ~it’s time for a little R&R, don’t you think?
I have a few little posts I have been working on and I will make an effort to post Le Tour pictures throughout our vacation. On our travel days: please check out my blogroll of inspirational places on the web. Over the last few weeks I have “found” several “new” blogs that inspire me. I have added them to my blogroll list. Because the French really know how to eat and eat is what I plan to do while we’re playing on the beaches of the Mediterranean Sea … Today I leave you with this list of wonderful food and recipe blogs:
ABCD Design E A T S
Tastespotting
Zoe Bakes
Artisan Bread In Five
Delicious Days
101 Cookbooks
Technicolor Kitchen
Barefoot Kitchen Witch
Smitten Kitchen
Foodista
Food Porn Daily
Food Gawker
Forking Delicious
Food Photo Blog
No Recipes
Whipped
epicurious
Hostess with the Mostess
The Delicious Life
Simply Breakfast
Before and After
Fresh 365
Lottie and Doof
{As always, I am loving vintage posters. This fab collection was found here thanks to A Lovely Morning}
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Shani on 01 Jul 2009 at 9:29 am
Twitter: @CamilleMaurice
Have a great time. You certainly deserve a break!!
Easy and Elegant Life on 01 Jul 2009 at 10:37 am
Twitter: @EasyAndElegant
Bon voyage! Should you get to St. Raphaël, FR, please make an effort to visit L’Arbousier. http://www.arbousier.net/ It is worth it. Mrs. E. and I spent many a lovely evening there.
Globetrotting Bride on 01 Jul 2009 at 11:55 am
Twitter: @TravelBride
You guys totally deserve a fantastic vacation!!! Bon voyage!! Can’t wait to read all about it!!!
ABCDragoo on 03 Jul 2009 at 9:19 am
Twitter: @abcddesigns
Thank you for all the lovely vacation wishes! My internet connections have been very limited since we arrived.
If I could figure out how to post from my blackberry, I would – seems I only have a signal when out by the sea.
Needless to say we’ve been having very cool interaction with many of the cyclists. Colombia/Highroad, Quickstep and a few other (lesser known to us) teams are in our hotel which makes for fun elevator and lobby encounters with amazing athletes.
Hincapie is really down to earth, asking me “how are you today?” and welcoming conversation. It’s crazy seeing Cavendish – all muscle.
Meawhile – I keep eating fromage and gelato … I guess I will get back in shape upon our return to the States!
BTW: I tweeted at Lance Armstrong yesterday – and he tweeted back. How cool is that?
Posts to come – once I can peel myself from this beach chair next to the sea…
xxooabcd
Nicolette on 06 Jul 2009 at 11:34 am
Twitter: @CymaxHomeDesign
Good luck. It’s the tough times that make us. I’m sure we’ll see a lot of amazing inspirations once you get back.
Nicolette
http://www.furnitureanddesignideas.com/