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I used to hate eating dinner alone when I traveled. Lunch was easy—I could chat with the waiter, exchange a smile and a greeting with the people at the table next to me, or people-watch
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Welcome! I’m Deborah, an American expat who has called the charming town of Uzès, France, home for nearly a decade. Through this website, I invite you to join me on an exciting journey as I share my experiences and insights from this beautiful corner of the world.
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