It’s official: the Pérez family is going to Paris for the year! We just received our visas, and we fly out on Sunday.

Here’s the scoop: I’ll be teaching English at Université Paris Ouest (La Défénse) a couple of days a week, working on novel #3, and thinking about my dissertation. Arnulfo will do prep work for his PhD qualifying review. Liam will be focused on a good nap schedule (a real challenge in our one-bedroom place!) and exploring the parks of Paris.

The rest of the time, we’ll be soaking up as much of Paris as we can as a family.

Our apartment is in the 20th arrondissement about 8 blocks from Père Lachaise Cemetery. If anyone has tips for living in Paris–cheap eats, shopping, places to explore–feel free to pass them on!

Stay tuned, too, for posts and pictures!