We met up with some friends Eric and Aramide from Marseille, and spent the afternoon at Parc Borely, the beach and at our old hangout, the Red Lion, in Point Rouge for a drink. Salome is close to Mathieu's age. What a great picture of the two of them.

This photo was taken at dinner in Saint Cyr sur Mer. The dinner wasn't that good but the view was spectacular.

Atlantic Coast of France

In Montlivet they had a little kids carnival every night. However, I think Val had more fun on the rides than Mathieu.
Montlivet is a small surf town not far from where we were staying.

Atlantic Coast of France

Val took a Sushi course one afternoon in Soulac sur Mer and the results were amazing. I am still waiting for her to make it again.
We also took our bike up to Soulac. They have tons of bike trails that pass along the ocean and in the forests. Well worth it.

Atlantic Coast of France

Little late be better late than never. We did the annual French pilgrimage/vacation in August. However, instead of going to the sea (Mediterranean) we went to the ocean (Atlanctic) for a bit of surfing, wine tasting, visiting the tourist attractions and lounging on the beach.
Here is Mathieu's first attempt at surfing. He wouldn't get off the board. Someday he will be doing the real thing.

Family in Paris

Last weekend we met my family in Paris. Let me say first, it is hard work to take a group of people around Paris especially when you are not getting paid!, but we still had a lot of fun. Below I have posted a couple of pics from the trip.
This is my favorite picture taken at Chateau de Versailles.

Mathieu charming anyone and everyone who is willing to look at him.

My grandfather who is approaching 94 years old is still travelling the world like he was in his 20s (just a bit slower). I don't know how he does it.

Mom, Aunt Karen and Papa heading to Versaille on the train.

Uncle Ralph and Aunt Madlyn hiding from the family on the train to Versailles

Marmots are everywhere. Mathieu really liked them.

Our home for the night. The owners were very nice and we the dinner was superb.

View from refuge. Mathieu is happy to be out of the baby carrier. We have finally arrived at the refuge.

Off in the distance you can see the refuge. It doesn't look to far but this pic is deceiving considering the fact that there is a large drop off just up ahead. Here we are still about 1 hour away.

Mathieu giving daddy's back a break.