Born in Annecy, raised between Turin and the French Riviera, our young fig-tree will finally take roots in our new garden.

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“There are many different types of travel. Sometimes they carry us right across the globe, sometimes into space and sometimes just around the block. Sometimes there is a journey going on inside us.”  Read the rest of this entry →

We were packing all our stuff and getting ready for the move when we realized that some boxes had never been opened since the last time we moved. It was such a pleasure to open them and find some lovely CDs. The cover of “The Phantom of the Opera” immediately captured Leonardo’s attention, and he asked me what it was. Read the rest of this entry →

On August 15, 1944 the allied invaded the Southern France and freed Provence. 250 ships, 2000 airplanes, 80000 men under General Patch. Read the rest of this entry →

While waiting for our new house, we have rented a small apartment on the french Riviera. I could never live here but I have to say it has a great position. From the little terrace we have a lovely view on St Tropez. In the past weeks, we have enjoyed several concerts and fireworks without even leaving our place. And yesterday we had this great acrobatic demonstration from the Patrouille de France… Read the rest of this entry →

All our stuff is packed and waiting for the day we’ll move into our new house, at the end of the month. Just a few toys are left out of the boxes, but that does not mean that we’re not having fun.

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No electromagnetic radiation for our brand new iPhones. Read the rest of this entry →

Native people have always recognized or imbued in animals certain human like traits, easily recognized by youth. Otters appear to be playful, and squirrels assertive. No one questions the strength of a bear, the extraordinary expressions of a frog, or the patience of a spider. (Thom Henley) Read the rest of this entry →