Weekend in Collioure

We are enjoying our first weekend on holiday in the South of France. We are 2 1/2 hours south of TOULOUSE in the small village of COLLIOURE. It's only about 15 miles to Spain. The area is called Cataluyna and this particular town has been fought over between the French and the Spaniards many times. The last time it was battled over, Louis the XIV won and it's been part of France ever since.

We are learning about the French ways. Many of them make a lot of sense but others do not. A prime example of one that doesn't is the phone/internet/television. It is delivered through the mail and supposedly, they tried but our name wasn't on the box. Now, we don't know what the problem is because we've gotten other mail the days before the supposed delivery date. It may be up to another 3 weeks while we wait for them to get it back from the post office and resend it. I'm finding this very frustrating. I feel isolated without it.

Larry left early from work yesterday so we could get here before it got dark. It's absolutely gorgeous. This town has been host to many famous artists including VanGogh and Matisse. The views certainly are incredible. There are many street artists painting/sketching today.

They do love their dogs here. Lady comes with us everywhere. When we stop at a restuarant, they usually bring Lady her own dish of water
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