Day 24 - Thursday, February 20 - We attend the Montpellier expats meetup and make some new friends, and have Japanese gyoza for supper. Cloudy 53°F (11°C)

Today we planned to attend an "Expats in Montpellier" meetup at the Cafe de la Mer. We had no idea what to expect. When we got there, the cafe...

Day 23 - Wednesday, February 19 - We head to Deli's Coffee to co-work in the basement; indulge in patisserie for lunch, and visit the Shakespeare Pub for evening beers. Cloudy with sprinkles 54°F (12°C)

The weather was not predicted to be favorable today, so we decided to find a place to do some c...

Day 22 - Tuesday, February 18 - We revisit the Antigone neighborhood, walk up the Lez River, and have a "no spend" day.

Cloudy with sun breaks 58°F (14°C)

Today was mostly a "home day"; however we did get out for a walk to the Antigone (which we didn't fully explore last time), and we decided...

Day 21 - Monday, February 17 - We take the train to Nîmes, an ancient Roman town, explore an 2000 year-old coliseum, bask in the warm weather and deep history of the place. Sunny 59°F (15°C)

Today we caught the 11:00am Train to Nîmes.

We are getting used to taking the train places now. The st...

Day 20 - Saturday, February 16 - We join a walking tour of Montpellier, meet some new friends, and connect over a delicious lunch in the square. Sunny 55°F (12°C)

Given how much we enjoyed the walking tour in Toulouse, and how much we learned about the history and important places in the city, we...

Day 19 - Saturday, February 15 - We explore the Sainte Anne district of Montpellier and enjoy a restful afternoon of blogging and laundry. Sunny with a chill wind 54°F (12°C)

After traveling yesterday, we took it easy today, with a long walk in the morning, and a cozy domestic afternoon and evenin...

Day 18 - Friday, February 14 - We take the train from Toulouse to Montpellier, eat lunch at a cafe at the Place du Comedie, and settle back in to our little castle apartment. Sunny 56°F (13°C)

Our last moments in Toulouse! On our walk to the Matabiau train station, we once again saw French soldier...

Day 17 - Thursday, February 13 - We enjoy a slow morning, wander the Victor Hugo Market, then enjoy cassoulet and wine and cafe for a long and lingering lunch. Cloudy 58°F (14°C)

It was a slow and take it easy day today. Our apartment has a tiny dishwasher and wow is that fabulous. Didn't think I'...

Day 16 - We walk the narrow streets of Toulouse, take the train to the Halles de Machine, ride Asterian the Minotaur, and immerse ourselves in the French steam-punk aesthetic. Morning sun, afternoon rain 58°F (14°C)

We started today with a walk around the neighborhood and Place du Capitole again....

Day 15 - Tuesday, February 11 - We explore outside the city center on a walk to the Hall des la Cartoucheries, and go for an after dinner coffee and patisserie in the the square. Sunny 60°F (15°C)

The day dawned lovely and bright, and we took our time getting ready to go out, as one does in these...

Day 14 - Monday, February 10 - We return to Toulouse because of weather. Montpellier: Cloudy 55°F (12°C); Toulouse: Sunny 57°F (14°C)

After the full day of cold and rain on Saturday, and considering the weather forecast for Montpellier has three more cold and rainy days this week, we decided to r...

Day 13 - Sunday, February 9 - We walk through the Antigone and the Esplanade de l'Europe to the Lez River, and lunch unwittingly at an "American" restaurant. Sunny 51°F (10°C)

Sunday dawned cold and clear, and we decided on a big breakfast before a long walk exploring the Antigone district and the...

Day 12 - Saturday, February 8th - We go for a walk in the pouring rain, get cold and wet, consider an alternate plan. Clouds, rain, and thunder 49°F (9°C)

The weather was terrible today with rain and wind, so we slept in. Eventually decided we should go out anyways, so we put on our hats and coats...

Friday, February 7, 2025 - Day 11 - We walk in the sunshine until clouds move in, obtain groceries, and walk home in the rain. Sunny to start, then rain: 54°F (12°C)

We both woke up feeling a bit extra tired this morning, so we took it easy. Finally, we decided we should get out and see this place...

Thursday, February 6, 2025 - Day 10 - We travel from Toulouse to Montpellier Toulouse: Sunny 48°F (9°C) Montpellier: Sunny 52°F (11°C)

Today was a travel day! Up early, dressed, packed and tidied.

Finally figured out how the lights work now that we are leaving. We really liked Toulouse!

Walke...

Day 9 - Wednesday, February 5 - We go to a cafe for co-working, pack for Montpellier, and attempt to find Cassolet but are stopped by the French Army. Sunny 57°F (14°C)

Another lazy morning (with pain au chocolat again never gets old). While lazing about, I took this video from our balcony. The...

Tuesday, February 4 - Day 8 - We visit Albi and see the largest brick building in the world; also art nouveau posters Sunny 52°F (11°C)

Today we were up early to catch the Train to Albi.

This place, aside from having almost the best name ever, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here's why:

Day 7 - Where we hike the Canal du Midi and the Canal du Brienne and learn how the French open wine bottles. Sunny 55°F (13°C)

We got up at a good time this morning, and breakfasted on baguette with butter and jam, and some hard-boiled eggs. I prepared a couple of sandwiches and we packed up a pic...

Sunday, February 2, 2025 - We take brunch outdoors by the Capitole Square, and we cross the Garonne River. Sunny 55° F (13°C)

Today we slept in, because it's Sunday! Had a lazy breakfast of baguette and sliced apples. And coffee. There's always coffee.

Then we ventured out for a long walk. We f...

Saturday, February 1, 2025 - We take a walking tour of Toulouse, rest, then walk around all evening soaking it all in. Sunny 55°F (10°C)

Map of our walking tour:

The walk will take us to most of the main historical points of interest on the east side of the Garonne River and we loo...