Ladee's Travels

Yes, I am very nostalgic about my trip last year to Paris. It doesn't seem as if it has been a full year. To keep in the spirit, I am joining in on two celebrations for Bastille Day. No, it is not the Eiffel Tower, but this time I get to drink that fine French wine from a glass instead of a plastic container. Curious? See July 2007. On with the celebration of Bastille Day in Phoenix! La Fete de la Prise de la Bastille 5 Course Tasting Menu This was truly a magnificent meal. Dinner reservations were for 7PM and the restaurant was nearly full. Serge seated me at the "table reservation pour deux". I practiced a few of my French phrases as I inquired about his day and wished him well. Then he started a full conversation (the French have a tendency to do this with me when they think that I can chat about more than the pleasantries) and I answered the best I could and switched to English as a sign that he had exhausted my vocabulary. I invited Karl to join me in the Tasting Men...

I've wanted to go to Paris since my 9th grade French class. It has always been a magical city in my mind. I understand more than I can speak but there has been an improvement during my French lessons with Coco. I met Coco (Colette) at Scottsdale Community College where she taught two levels of French. She is very approachable and provides an atmosphere where you can work on your speaking with encouraging corrections. I took two semesters of her Level 1 class, and then moved to the Level 2 class for a few more semesters. On Saturdays in June she tutors me at her house so I can focus on vocabulary that I may need for travel and conversation. I listen to podcasts and CDs during the week to help with the process. French lessons continue throughout June for five sessions. Hopefully the effort will result in a few real French conversations.