By now many of you know that our stay in France is coming to an end. With tears in my eyes and a smile on my face, I write to tell you we are returning to the USA at the end of June. This ride of ours is difficult to describe, but words that we could use to describe our life here - fantastic, fascinating, interesting, challenging at times, inspiring, unforgettable.
I think we have changed a bit in our thinking and lifestyle and I hope it is for the better.
For some time now, I have been keeping a list of French things that are irreplaceable in the US and things we are so looking forward to there also.
Things we will miss:
Our friends and the good times spent together
Cheese
Wine
French food
The French culture of taking life slower
Exploring new locations
British TV comedy shows
Roadside flowers
My Alpha Romeo MITO
One thing I won't miss are the slugs, the 4 inch, thick as your index finger slugs, that come in colors of burnt orange, jet black, and brown. Not to be confused with snails which have beautiful shells and come out during/after a rainfall.
Things we will look forward to in the US:
Family and friends
Riding bikes in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park near our home
Lake Erie
Our home in the woods
Returning to my gardening
College Football games and tailgating
US TV shows
Camp fires in the backyard
Blossom Music Center
corn-on-the-cob
It will be difficult departing France, but it is time to return to the motherland, even though we have felt safely under the wing of our friends.
There will always be new places to see, explore, and discover. Our big blue marble is incredibly beautiful and interesting.
Our wanderlust will continue...
