hello to our families and friends at home!

Do we miss you? Of course, but we are having a fantastic time!
The whole gang says hello to you and we will post some pictures soon.

Some of our activities have included:
A visit to a country farm house in the highlands for dinner prepared by the farmer and his wife - yes, we had rabbit.
A tour of a 16th century church and a 14th c. church that was directed by Jamie.
Poppy fields!
A medieval town square.
Painting in the cloisters at St. Hilarie
A flat tire on a rainy night!
...and too many laughs

Please visit again soon to see what we are up to.

Last minute travel stuff

- voltage converter
- plug adaptor
- extra memory card for your camera
- extra batteries or charger for your camera
- PASSPORT!
- liquids, gels, aerosols that are carried on to the plane in containers of 100ml/100gms (3.4 oz) and fit in ONE clear, closed, resealable plastic bag (<1qt>
- Do not carry on your paints
- Leave your prescriptions in their containers with your name (must match ticket) these do not need to go in a zip bag, but must be declared to screening authorities.
- Wear comfie shoes and socks while flying. You will probably have to remove your shoes and put them through the x-ray
- TAG all of your luggage on the outside - include your destination
- TAG all of your luggage on the INSIDE - just in case the outer tag gets ripped off. This does happen and bags are lost
- give family and friends this blog addy so they can see what we are up to www.francepaintingadventure.blogspot.com please invite them to add their comments. We would all love to hear from them!

Contact information

Our home away from home!

Just in case you miss connections to Toulouse Airport or if you need the address of lodgings for immigration, please make a note of the following information:

Hosts: Chris Georgas and Fabienne Montserrat
Hôtel Le Monastère
3, rue de la Mairie, Limoux, France


phone contact:
1-800-810-8076 or (613) 233-1824
Fax:
(613) 233-1825
Email:
monastere@compuserve.com


See you soon!
Linda

Carcassonne!

Carcassonne is a large city we may choose to visit as part of the workshop or on our day off. We can travel there on a super fast train. Take a tour through the ancient walled city that is said to have inspired Walt Disney and/or hunt for the perfect shoes in the shopping district. Chocolate crepes anyone?

I took these pictures just for Jamie. She has a thing for gargoyles and anything extra creepy or spooky. Some of these fellows spout water from their mouths during a rain storm.

Alet-Les-Bains

We will visit different little villages everyday. This is Alet-Les-Bains a half hour drive from Limoux. Look! No tourists - at all - as will be the case with most of the places we explore.

The greeting party - first night!

On my last trip we arrived on the eve of a magical celebration! Look out for the masked men from a secret society! If they touch you with their wand you must freeze and be well showered with confetti. I can't be sure that we will be treated to this festival, but I know there are many wonderful surprises ahead for us. Jamie and I can't wait to share them with you.

Our Home Town - Limoux France

Paris Airport Gates

Limoux France Arrival Weather Forecast

Saturday May 17
Cloudy
Hi: 65°F Lo: 51°F
Cloudy skies.
55% chance of precipitation.
Nice day for travel!

Have you started to pack? Q&A

Pat Sutton had a few good questions that I passed on to Sonja - here are her answers:
(On the second floor, where most of the bedrooms are located, we have a lovely lounge where we can enjoy snacks and drinks in the evening.)


Hi Linda,

You can make tea in the studio...there is no food or drink allowed in the rooms...
There are hair driers provided .
Bring your own shampoo and conditioner.
Also, tell people not to wear perfume...too many others are allergic.

Have a wonderful time.....Sonja