a french love affair

I have to share a secret with you - I am celebrating a special anniversary, It was 30 years ago today  (oh dear, did I just say 30?! - of course I was extre-e-e-emely young at the time) that I first arrived  in France as a young student.    And yeah, I guess I have to admit it, 30 years that I have a love affair with France and the French.

Of course I have my moments when I moan, but there's a whole 
load more that I love.  So today is a day for mentioning a 
few of the things that I love in everyday life in France

I love it when little children greet adults with a 

"bonjour Madame" and a proffered cheek for a kiss

I appreciate  the open mindedness and tolerance of the French. 

I love to shop at the  markets

I love the roofs of  Paris and the variety of 

beautiful countryside and coastline

I love the everyday importance of good food, 

taking your time and enjoying simple pleasures

I love the individuality of the French and their

disregard for what others think of them

I love the differences between regions, .....

and of course, last but never least I love
my French husband, and children, 

our house and home 

Merci La France