February 20, 2026

RachelinFrance reporting for blogging!

 Hello internets!

I am not disappeared


We are in Arles, France. Just me and the big (5 & 7) kids. Travel toddler twins would be a lot.

Little Lily was very tired yesterday after staying up until 11pm the night before travel.

We survived a trip to a French grocery store. I forgot that “meil” means honey. I don’t actually know French, but we now have honey Cheerios. We also have pitted olives. And yogurt that “tastes different”

Ezra asked if they eat Shepards pie here. My non traveling British kids are in for an adventure.

More family arrive today. I am excited to be on adventure again! Even if my adventure started with a 8:30 bedtime. 


10 comments:

  1. France is my HAPPY PLACE! I hope you have an amazing time and enjoy your family. 8:30 bedtime is a bit of a drag, and a bit awesome. Lean in, I guess. Things will be less crowded in the mornings.

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    1. I can see why people love france! It was such a good trip! and after the first night I stayed up untill 10:30 sometimes!

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  2. France is MY happy place, too! Have a wonderful time and write more soon! We went to Les Baux de Provence which is not too far from Arles.
    Daria

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    1. Oooh we loved Les Baux de Provence! It was such a good trip - I was so inspired by your France trip!

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  3. I am sure you could find something like shepherds pie, but in France it will be something with a fancy name like pomme du melange avec le petite pois! They are in for some fun food treats for sure. I like honey Cheerios and think that they are a nice travel treat for the kids that aren't as sugar laden as something like Frosted Flakes! How is the mistral? Is it strong right now?

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    1. I had to look up Mistral! It was nice when we were there, the last day was almost 70! It was windy though.

      Kids definitely got into more food the longer we stayed. Ezra ate a burger even though it had sauce on it (i mean, I take my wins where I can get them) and Lily demolished a pizza. Baby steps!

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  4. How fun! Eating in new countries is a challenge for some of us, me and my kiddo included. I hope you have a fantastic time!

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    1. Thank you - it turned out great and the kids did eat a few new things and a lot of bread, cheese, and chocolate.

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  5. Honey cheerios are better than regular, though, right?!?!

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    1. We don't eat much cereal so regular would be a treat, but the honey is next level tasty!

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