Comments on: Expat Reading: Julia Child’s My Life in France

By: Elisa @ Globetrotting in Heels

Elisa @ Globetrotting in Heels — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:45:52 +0000

This actually sounds fantastic, I’m going to get a copy! I could use some inspiration in enjoying expat life again.

By: japra

japra — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:29:54 +0000

Welcome, Cynthia! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to say hello :-)

By: japra

japra — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:27:08 +0000

Christine, you should ask her! I always imagined that life in the US and life in Canada were similar, but now I’m not so sure…

By: japra

japra — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:25:19 +0000

AND you’re going to Paris soon, Chris! You can drool now and report back later ;-)

By: japra

japra — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:23:51 +0000

Cool! Thanks for answering my question, Aledys. Chimichurri is very popular in Houston, anyway. Interestingly, Chimichurri here in the Netherlands is completely different. I wonder if there are different versions?

By: japra

japra — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:21:45 +0000

I was wondering about that too, Aledys! The only thing I could think of is that they were living in Paris in the 40s just after the war… Maybe there wasn’t a lot of “good” coffee to be had? Hmmm. Personally, I like the coffee over here better than most served in the States. How’s the coffee in Argentina? I bet it’s good there. Nice and strong?

By: japra

japra — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:19:32 +0000

Lucylucia, I’m thinking about picking that up too. Let me know how you like it!

By: japra

japra — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:18:49 +0000

I am amazed how many languages Europeans can speak fluently. I’m so envious! I know English (obviously) but can only dabble in French, Spanish and now a sprinkle of Dutch.

By: japra

japra — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:17:10 +0000

Carmie, I love it here in the Netherlands. It has always felt very comfortable in Den Haag and the people are very nice. I agree that living in one place IS easier but while we’re still young-ish, I’m willing to try new places :-)

Not ONE snowflake? Did you get rain at least?!!

By: japra

japra — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:12:37 +0000

Julia, I think I really find this book fascinating because I can it and go “uh-huh, uh-huh, I get it”. Relatively speaking, not much has changed in 60+ years! ;-)