A Spanish toast to wish you a good 2010

I was privileged over the holidays to spend a day getting to know a renowned Basque artist whose work captures my love for my region of birth. I am delighted to share this painting by Michel Hacala along with my New Years wishes to Expérience Authentique's blog readers. I plan to give his work some exposure in North America.

In the French tradition, one conveniently does not send Christmas cards but instead sends New Year wishes before January 31st . Let me wish you a healthy 2010, with lots of time to enjoy life with family and friends. The Spanish have a great way to toast which I would like to borrow for the occasion: Salud, Amor y Pesetas….. y Tiempo para Disfrutarlos. This translates as Health, Love, Money & Time to enjoy them!

After slowing down over the holidays and now getting back into the fast track, I find it particularly helpful to remember that time is the most precious gift we can give and receive.

Wishing you in 2010 lots of Salud, Amor, Pesetas y Tiempo para Disfrutarlos. .
Evelyne

Evelyne Dufau starts Le BLOG d'Expérience Authentique

 http://www.frenchsouthwest.com/  goes through a major update once a year in the Fall  to launch the program for the following year. Some of you will have an appetite for more frequent snacks on French travel & culture. Throughout the year, Le BLOG d'Expérience Authentique, as a great complement to the web site, will showcase the Southwest of France, its culture and people; it will report on news and festivals relevant to future travels to that region,  as well as major events in Paris and other parts of France. You will find a forum where travellers share their experiences and French locals whose insight I value their passion. Subscribe to the blog  to stay in the loop whenever a new post is published. Alternatively send me an e-mail to get notified by e-mail of new posts. Upcoming posts with true French content will go live in December when I am spending time in France. Stay au courant through LE BLOG d'E.A.!