Walking in Maine

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My hostess in Maine (I have not moved here permanently to Rocklnd in case you were wondering) goes fast walking every morning at 6-6:15 am with her pals. I decided to join in. Of course I cannot keep up with them which is fine. But its a great way to immerse yourself into the landscape as preparation for painting that landscape. Another very good thing - you can listen to ON VA DEGUSTER PODCASTS (Let's go taste) whilst walking and improve your French. Plus learning essential facts about French cuisine. This morning I learned how to say 'rue fuud' (raw food). You can say things outloud too...very helpful. Great for the pronunciation and how I tuned up my French before moving to France.

What I saw on my walkies...

Why I Must continue to go walkies when I get back to Paris on Wednesday! The best pizza in the world bar none IMHO from RUSTICA'S on Main Street in Rockland, if you like corn meal crust.

Lush porridge from the SALTY OWL at the Owl's Head airport.

Nice rhubarb-blueberry muffins

The essential ePod

A few choice podcasts fron ON VA DEGUSTER. I recommend repeated listenings. Maybe even memorizing like French kids do in school. Really fun with funky music and famous chefs etc.

I have their first book (in French) full if infographics plus recipes toute en Française

I have yet to get their new book but I plan to. Plenty of recipes included. I will definitely miss coming home from walking to lovely Theolonious Monk. I'm considering cat-napping him. My carryon is fairly light. Oui o non?

Bonne journée from Maine PBers