Posted by in culture, music, occitanie, Uncategorized When you travel do you wonder what it’s like to be from the place you’re visiting? Are you the kind of traveller who takes everything in as a spectator, or someone who really lets a place into your heart? Discovering local music and local musicians is a great way to dig deep into the soul…Read more »
Posted by in Haute Garonne, occitanie, Toulouse, Uncategorized The ski station of Superbagnères overlooks the valley of Bagnères de Luchon, known simply as Luchon. As I have mentioned in other posts the resort is attractive in all seasons but winter is simply the best! I am suffering with the flu although, hallelujah, I think I am finally getting the better of it. I…Read more »
Posted by in culture, occitanie, Uncategorized The city of Gaillac is located in the Tarn department, formerly of the region of Midi Pyrenees. When Midi Pyrenees joined Languedoc Roussillon, becoming Occitanie, it also became the region of France which produces the most wine. Gaillac is known as one of the oldest vineyards of France (4th century BC). The area produces a…Read more »
Posted by in Haute Garonne, Toulouse, voyage For millions of years, Space was beyond the limits of exploration and understanding for earth dwellers. In 1957, the Soviet Union sent the world’s first man-made satellite into orbit. The race for space was a very exciting era. I remember hearing the sentence “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind“ again and…Read more »
