When I first decided to embark upon this epic adventure many questions came my way: “Was it scary to quit your job?” — No, it was scarier to think of staying. “Do you speak any French?” — Not much but I’m sure I’ll pick it up in no time. I hear it’s easy. “Was it hard to give up your car and all your books?” — No (lip quivering, voice cracking). And of course, the most common question of all, “Why France?” The answer to that one is too long to write but here’s reason #132:
Oh, I know what you’re thinking, Chilean and Argentinian wine? Why the hell is that a reason to live in France? Wait for it …
See those scribbles on the back? No, your eyes do not deceive you. 1 euro apiece. Perfectly acceptable wine for a buck. Okay they’re not French wines but who cares? March 30th and it’s 23 degrees on the terrace. The forsythia and cherry trees are in their full glory, the church bells are chiming in the distance and the corkscrew is primed and ready for action. Vive la France.
Ok, perfectly reasonable reasons. And if you go to those gas pump contraptions at the look coop viticole for your vin de table rouge, blanc et rose, you can get it for less than €1, more like 50c, per LITRE! Sometimes it is even drinkable stuff, particularly the rose once it’s consumed in the heat. But I’m sure you’ve already experimented with that.
A la votre.
That would be #1 and #2 for me.
Add in the odd croissant, and a walk through the Jardin de Luxembourg, and you’d pretty much have me at ‘bonjour’.
No kidding. Wine, croissant, hove off on a green chair in Le Jardin Luxembourg, now we’re talking…
*le sigh* That is all.
Looks like the weather we had last week here in Ontario has made it’s way to France. Yes Vive la France! and cheers! 1 euro for wine, who cares where it’s from – gotta love it! Enjoy!
We’re in bloom here in Illinois, too, but somehow, it’s just not as classy . . .
Ahh, viva la Malbec.
“Was it scary to quit your job?” — No, it was scarier to think of staying. Ah Bobbi, me too – I’m right there with you! I toast your courage to change your life…with a lovely little tumbler of french red in MY hand! :-)
That’s great!! Like Trader Joe’s “two buck chuck” but am sure yours is better! gotta love it :) Happy Friday, the music is playing loud today…
Who could argue with that reason?
I think it would be interesting to hear your other reasons as well. Is France a place that has always appealed to you? or was there a gradual interest or even a landmark event that said to you – that’s where I want to go?
Aha, you’ll have to wait for the book. It explains why we chose France. At least I hope so, it’s been so long now I can’t remember!!
Oh, good! Can’t wait!
Sounds divine. Here in Italy they have petrol pumps that fill your demijohns with local wine. And espresso costs less than a glass of water!
<3 <3 <3 Always the best reason to move to France. ;-)