It was 4 years ago!

It was on a quiet evening, on 3rd of Mars 2006... that I arrived in France. And guess what, I'm still alive!! eheh With 2 suitcases, lots of hope and always very optimistic!

It sounds like the Star Wars opening credits: "A long long time ago in a galaxy far away"! My adventure started in Nice, south of France, a small city on the coast, with lots of sun, beaches, mountains and a "quiet" life. 4 years later, now in Paris, a big metropolitan city, some grey skies and the crazy non-stop life.

I wonder where will I be 4 years from now... maybe in another planet! eheh Ok, let's forget the 2012 end of the world theory. After all we all survived other theories like the year 2000 bug, the H1N1 "pandemic" virus, global warming (or cooling, as you prefer), the economic crisis... until the next big news headline shows up!
I won't even mention Haiti, Chile or Japan! It's the earthquake season!

One thing is sure, I hope you are all there in 4 years (and more!) so we can share our crazy life experiences! eheh

A big salute to those who I came across during my french adventure and abroad!

See you all soon...

Back from Provence...

My short week vacation is long gone... and now is back to real life! eheh Good bye beach, see you soon rosé wine, I'll miss you wonderful meals... and of course, all my friends.

It was a short week between beach, sun, swimming, wonderful Provence views... the blue lakes, the lavender fields.
And yes, there's this music concert from a group called U2! :-P Well, I'm not a real fan, but it was the first time I went to see their "show"! eheh
I was lucky enough to be real, real close to the stage... which allowed me to take great pictures! :)

But what I enjoyed the most was to revisit Nice during the summer season: enjoy a good meal with friends on the beach, drink the typical rosé wine from the region and the wonderful views.

This time I didn't visit all my friends... I owe you another one guys! :-)

I leave you with some photos, including the U2 concert! ;-)

Resting in Provence photos

U2 concert photos - 360º Tour, Nice July 2009

Ski, snowboard and friends

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a crazy dude on skis! eheheh
Now that Spring has arrived, the first rays of sunlight appear... there's nothing better than talk about snow! It was last February that I had a small break up in the mountains, in south of France.
I had 3 ideas in mind: to ski again (after a 2 years' pause), to meet some of my friends there... and, to learn snowboard! Yes, it was another resolution for this year, to learn something new! eheh

From a beginner's point of view, I thought it would be harder the first day, but at the end it wasn't that bad!
But at the end of the weekend... let's just say it was hard for me to sit down on a chair! eheh

Even with all the "bruises" and all the rush from a short weekend, I enjoyed the trip.

A special thank you to the hosts, Nuno and Rita who gave a warmful welcome (and provided a "very-low-cost" bed&breakfast formula) eheheh

As promised, here are the photos I promised you guys and girls! They arrive late as usual. eheh
It was a pleasure to see you all! And for those I didn't see this time, I promise we'll meet next time! :)

And now the photo album...

Happy New Rat Year

Today starts the new chinese year, the year of the Rat. But personally I like to call it the year of the Rat-atouille :P

After the "Ratatouille" movie last year, everyone knows Disney's second most famous rat.... right after Mickey (ok, ok ... one is a mouse and the other is a rat) :P

Anyway, our friend Rémy (no, the rat's name isn't Ratatouille) wishes you all a wealthy new chinese year.

But remember... if you drink, don't drive :P

With all this ratatouille talk, now I feel like eating a good provençal ratatouille... hmmmm :P
This traditional dish is originated from Nice and that's why it's full name is ratatouille niçoise. The word comes from "touiller," which means to toss food.

Gong Xi Fa Cai ;)