Tuesday, August 19, 2025

France 2025 - With Géraldine

My sister Géraldine came and brought us to her new home in the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland. We now understand why she loves it so much :) 



Her house is literally perched on the mountain; everywhere you look there are trees.







They've been living there for 4 years already.




They live close to the cemetery and Julia and I were able to see where Tania is buried.



Our little angel!

France 2025 - Eric and the Zoo

My dad brought me to visit my cousin Eric. He's actually my mom's cousin but he's only a couple of years older than my older sister. We used to visit his mom but she passed away since last time we came. My cousin got married since last time I saw him so I got to meet his wife!




While I was visiting Eric, my mon brought the others to the zoo.













It was before the African part opened. We'll be back. 

Monday, August 18, 2025

France 2025 - Morning Walks

  Every day possible, Grand-Mère would bring us in one of her morning walks. 






For the last day, she brought Kelden and I on the walk called "The Stork Walk" as it goes through a seniors residence's garden open to the public and where you can see different animals (usually storks.)










The walks usually go through the cemetery and end with a nice pastry.





France 2025 - First cousins visit

The Tobaldis were waiting for us at the train station but we were too tired to play that day. It's ok, they came back!











Stéphanie had prepared an action plan and we are grateful for the time she took to coordinate with all the cousins !!



It went well, just too fast.

Sunday, August 17, 2025

France 2025 - Getting There

We went to France this summer! We hadn't gone for 6 years and it was nice not to have any strollers, throw-up bags or emergency bathroom breaks...





From Timmins we went to Toronto and then to Paris where we waited for the train. We were very tired.






We ate at the train station (real food!) The first train was late so we missed our connection but we still made it on time for supper!