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Lois and Michael in Aix-en-Provence

Bon jour! Michael and I just got back from two amazing weeks in France — one week on an incredible Viking River Cruise and a few days in both Aix-en-Provence and Paris. I’m pulling together pictures and notes, and will be writing tons about it to encourage you to add this trip to your bucket list.

Meanwhile, here’s what I’m currently doing. Let me know what you’re up to, too!

Currently |Ā 4.24.15

WatchingĀ | The Way

My daughter is getting ready to walk the Camino de Santiago so we watched this great Martin Sheen movie again. It’s what inspired my husband to do the walk last year and inspired me to research implanting a chip in my daughter.

ReadingĀ | Orphan Train

Christina Baker Kline’s beautiful story about a time in history I knew nothing about — when hundreds of orphan children were loaded onto to a train to the midwest where they were offered to prospective foster parents. These characters will stay with you.

Working OnĀ | Lots of posts about France

We had the best time on our Viking River Cruise, and I will be sharing our whole adventure with you starting next week.

Feeling |Ā Shaggy

I need a haircut desperately!

PlanningĀ | My trip to Mexico

I’m going to the North American Travel Journalists Association conference in Puerto Vallarta with my friend, Ruth, in two weeks!

LovingĀ | ThatĀ The Signature of All Things is coming to PBS

Elizabeth Gilbert’s epic novel — the book that got me back into reading — is being made into a Masterpiece Theater mini-series and I can’t wait to watch it. Plus, she has a new book, Big Magic, coming out in the fall. Yay!

My Favorite PhotoĀ | Michael and I walked so much in Paris, we had to take a little rest in the beautiful Tuileries Gardens

Paris feet up

31 thoughts on “currently

  1. I am so looking forward to reading your posts about your trip. And then your trip to Mexico … and then whatever trip comes after that! Travel safely and hopefully your luggage will stay with you this time.

  2. We’re heading to Portugal on another Viking next year and the following year Paris to Paris…returning to the city of Lights yet again! I know your trip was great!

  3. I visited Paris 3 times and I’d like to add a 4th, 5th, 6th… Always more to explore there, and anywhere else you decide to go and review! Safe travels to Mexico and I look forward to reading anything you write.

    From Lady Lolo to Mademoiselle Lolo to…Senorita Lolo? šŸ™‚

  4. Looking forward to your posts about France. I was in Paris once but for just a couple of hours and that’s a whole other story! Have you walked the Camino?

  5. what fun! A friend of Mine went to Paris solo and had such fun. I could use a fun getaway like this.

  6. We have been to Paris and seen many of the touristy things (which I love). Now we want to go back to the countryside of France and just drive (which I would also love). šŸ™‚ Looking forward to hearing about your trip!

  7. Lois – let me know what you find out about putting a chip in your daughter…my son will be traveling after graduation for 9 – 12 months!!!!!

  8. I loved Orphan Train. It’s definitely a book that will be on my top 100 forever. And a trip to France! Jealous- can’t wait to read more about your adventures!

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