Summer!

We had a leisurely weekend, going to the Flea Market which occupied a whole street and then to the Sunday market. I got a pair of "harem" design jeans - cinched at the lower waist and then billowingmaterial all the way to the bottom and cinched at the bottom so it looks like Arabian pants. What and where am I gonna wear it to I really don't know!!!! But its all the rage here now so maybe I'll gather up some courage and wear it next week.

We had lunch at the park again - Fred likes eating there but their menu is kinda limited. This time I tried the paella - cannot beat La Bodega's paella :-(

Summer is officially here - Summer Carnival has started, tho its pretty small. The one in October is the huge one, apparently. Lucas is too small for most of the rides except for the carousel, which he loves and Fred has to sit on the carousel with him. The Summer markets will begin next week and night shopping as well since the sun sets at 10 pm. (yay!!!! I miss shopping after 6 ...)

Fetes de la tarbes has also started, with flamenco dancers in the streets, military officers marching around, the parachutists jumping off planes... Tarbes is a military town, mainly the parachutists are based here. The Haras will be on soon and Lucas will be able to watch the horse shows and ride a horse. He went last year but was too young but this time, he should be able to enjoy it. Last night was La fetes de la Musique - happens every year nationwide. In Tarbes, they fete is at the town square with obscure bands playing... but in Paris it was happening with Seal, James Morrisson, Jason Mraz, Kelly Rowland and all the top french singers and bands. So we stayed home and watched the live feed from Paris instead...