Surviving Traffic to Charles De Gaulle Airport

Monday, February 10, 1992

David has an early flight to The Netherlands, and as I needed the car, I succeeded in driving him to Charles De Gaulle Airport, surviving thru the traffic and French drivers.

Tuesday, February 11, 1992

Attended a church coffee in Louvciennes, even managing to drive to and from with ease.  It was great to visit with many newcomers to Paris and with those of us who consider ourselves to now be experienced survivors of this country.

Thursday, February 13, 1992

Since I must keep up my image as “Madame Presidente”, I took a batch of cookies to the office and we all shared in their fast disappearance.

Friday, February 14, 1992

Valentine’s Day.  Both David and I searched the stores (separately) for cards but they were not to be found (even in French).  So, I gave David a beautiful rose and he game me a “Love” card he had bought in the Netherlands and a 1985 (the year we were married) bottle of wine with a heart on the label.  He also greeted me with a great surprise.  He was able to get tickets to the Olympics for next Wednesday evening in Albertville – ladies figure skating.  I’m so excited.

Camping with Storms Passing Through

Sunday, February 9, 1992

A storm came thru in the night, heavy rain and strong winds, but our tent survived and so did we.  Breakfast tacos in the morning and a visit to the historic Normandy Beaches (World War II landings), the American Cemetery, chapel, and monuments at Omaha Beach, driving thru many small towns along the seaside roads.

In some of the towns the fisherman had recently come in from the sea and all along the banks they were selling fresh seafood.

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