Tuesday, September 13, 2005
My name is Katherine Steele; and next week I am moving from Cambridge in England to France. My partner Nigel is already living in Saint-Denis in the north of Paris; tomorrow he arrives in Cambridge and on Thursday 22 September we will pack all of my furniture and most of my belogings to be put into store and drive with the rest to Saint-Denis.
We then plan to buy a country property with some of my Cambridge house money, thereby having two houses between us.
Frequently asked questions:
Where will the house be?
Not too far from Paris; probably either near the Loire, in Sarthe or Burgundy. We have been studying French house magazines for the best part of a year.
Have I lived in France before?
Yes, about 30 years ago, twice for a year each time, just outside Paris.
Do I speak French?
Yes, I have a degree in French and Italian.
Will I work once I am there?
Watch this space! Not a 9-5 job, part of the reason for moving is the desire to travel in Europe, but some teaching of English or some other interesting activity seems like a good idea. The first task will be to find and set up the house; it might need a lot of work or very little.
We then plan to buy a country property with some of my Cambridge house money, thereby having two houses between us.
Frequently asked questions:
Where will the house be?
Not too far from Paris; probably either near the Loire, in Sarthe or Burgundy. We have been studying French house magazines for the best part of a year.
Have I lived in France before?
Yes, about 30 years ago, twice for a year each time, just outside Paris.
Do I speak French?
Yes, I have a degree in French and Italian.
Will I work once I am there?
Watch this space! Not a 9-5 job, part of the reason for moving is the desire to travel in Europe, but some teaching of English or some other interesting activity seems like a good idea. The first task will be to find and set up the house; it might need a lot of work or very little.
# posted by Chez Katherine @ 1:44 PM 
