Pamela is in
France!
I hope you are in the mood for a little adventure. As I undertake this new beginning in a new country, I’m just sharing the bits that I think you might find interesting.
News from your part of the world is always welcome!
This is Nîmes. (neeeem)
Nîmes is a small city of 150,000 Nimoise. It is of ancient Roman origins, and is the place where denim was invented!
Why France, you ask?
NOT because I don’t love the U.S. I do.
And not because France is perfect. It is not.
I’m 74 this year, and the better question seemed to be, “Why not?”
So, what's it like?
So far, so good! I'm going to try to add images and experiences along the way, so that we can stay well-connected. That is an important part of my enjoyment of life so far from home.

Why France? Why Now?
I get asked this a lot, and it isn’t an easy answer. After having made the move, I understand now that it has to do

Renting in France
Renting in France is not very easy even for the French because the laws are very supportive of the renter’s rights, causing the property owners

A le marché
I guess I’m a legit French “granny”since I got my little granny shopping cart. And it is none too soon, since groceries and cleaning supplies and everything else can get heavy!
Just want the Pics?
Here you go...