I apologize I have not posted in several days.. I have been catching up with friends and family, enjoying promised visits, and preparing my taxes (Ugh).

I have had a merry-go-round finding places to call home in Barcelona and Portugal.. alas, my persistence was rewarded! I received very kind offers from both, but a funny thing happened… my mom suggested I re-visit the French Rivera… a few years ago we drove from Barcelona to Italy and made several short stops along the Rivera… it was beautiful and we wished we had more time there. WELL.. now my wish is coming true! While waiting for responses from Barcelona and Portugal properties I glanced through properties for Rivera and came across this wonderful place in Menton…
It has won the competition for the best city of flowers in France five different times. Its exceptional sunlight and the subtropical climate make Menton ideal for growing orange trees, lemon trees, palm trees,and mimosa. And you know what “mimosa” means??? Yes, CHAMPAGNE!!!

So after consulting with my Prima, who says “Yes! go with it.. this is an adventure so changing your mind must be the norm”… I have committed to spending March in Menton, France. I am so very excited.. I have lots of research to do (love doing travel research)… and I will sleep good tonight.