Be careful what you ask for!

And so it was, my France trip was coming to a close. A final French moment was in order and it started out perfectly: A quiet cafe in a beautiful square (Capitole de Toulouse), a glass of wine, people watching...

But as I watched, a stream of people started enthusiastically filling the square to my right. Ahead of me, a somber flood of police in full riot gear.  Myself? With a decisive swig, my wine disappeared and I exited quickly stage left.

A comical end to an incredible journey in a deeply emotional & beautiful country. À bientôt (See you later) France, because I can not say “good-bye”