What I love about...

OK, I'm not gonna lie, it's been a rough move for us - two Americans who are admittedly spoiled by the abundant conveniences in the US - not that we're not open to new ways, but...

France is a funny place, with quirky ways - but there are a few downright great things here:

• Boulangeries (Bakeries) on every corner (though they aren't open Sundays...and sometimes in the middle of the day, or any random day of the week they decide to be closed)
• Pizza - it's the best, they have these little trucks on the side of the road where you can stop and buy a 5Euro pizza. Paper thin, but the best.
• Accessibility to skiing - 1 1/2 away.
• Accessibility to Europe - everything seems to be a 5 hr car ride away - Barcelona, Venice, Tuscany, Switzerland...
• The breathtaking view from my terrace...Sparky picked a great house for us...

Things I have a love/hate relationship with:

• The weather - end of June, July were just sweltering hot - with ac only in the car. But Aug it's been wonderful-like May and the beginning of June. 85 during the day, just chilly enough in the morning. Wonderful. Winter is another story, my beautiful house was built as a summer home - they didn't care how it would (or wouldn't) hold heat in the winter.
• Driving - it's chaotic, but there's something rebellious about maneuvering in it.