Toulouse - August 31 - Sept 2
Toulouse was a wonderful last stop in France! We arrived by train around 3:00 on Sunday, where Bernard cheerfully picked us up. It was so great to see him and see Toulouse again. We had a nice lunch pizza and checked out the saloon for the first time! It was quite impressive. With country's music playing and a barbecue preparing duck for the evening, it felt like we we're almost in the US!
Sunday afternoon, we had some time before dinner to walk around the city. We saw St. Sernin and the relics, and then made our way to the Capitol. Toulouse feels like an old home. When we returned back to Bernard's, we had some aperitifs and appetizers in the saloon. Christiane returned home from her writing trip in the Alps, and we all sat outside and enjoyed one of our best meals in France of duck, pate, potatoes, and creme brûlée ice cream. So delicious! After dinner, we watched the Paris St. Germaine soccer game with Bernard and some more Makers Mark 47. It was a wonderful night of good food and good company.
On Monday, we had breakfast of croissants and Nutella outside and then began our day of shopping in Toulouse. We did so much walking, but Melvin found many record stores, a few finds, and I got a new blazer and jewelry at nearby stores. In the afternoon, we stopped in Bernard's recommended Indian restaurant, and the food was very good!
On Monday evening, Bernard was not feeling very well but he joined us at his nephew's bar for a few beers. We got to spend the evening with Benjamin, Michael, his cousin, and their friend Guilliuame. We enjoyed a delicious three course dinner with red wine and the best chocolate cake with strawberry sorbet dessert. After dinner, we joined the friends at Speak Easy, where the men talked about bourbons and enjoyed a little to end the evening. Bernard promised to visit us next year. I am sure we will get to Toulouse again. It was sad to say goodbye and leave Toulouse, but we were excited to get to Venice!
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