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Category Archive: Holidays

Snails Vs Caravans

There I am, a nonchalant morning bike ride along the lanes and through the fields behind my house. […]

May 29, 2014 French, Gardening, Holidays, Philosophy, TRAVEL

West Kensington Morning

1st May 2014 down North End Road. Walking out on a wet West Kensington morning. The rain falls […]

May 4, 2014 Culture, Holidays, London, TRAVEL, Weather

Mother Christmas

Continuing the series of unpublished Christmas writings, this one is called “Mother Christmas” – it s dedicated to all primary […]

December 20, 2013 Christmas, Holidays

The Longer the Better (or not)

On this «going back to work eve», a few quick thoughts on the long French summer holidays, which, […]

September 1, 2013 Holidays

Never been away. Been away forever.

The long road home from the sea. It starts in the early morning on the quayside at a […]

September 1, 2013 France, Holidays, Motoring, TRAVEL, Weekend

Packing Up and Heading Home

You can swear at it, sit on it, pack it and repack it, tear your hair out and […]

August 25, 2013 Holidays, Shopping, TRAVEL

No Fish and Chips on Ile d’Yeu

First attempt at writing a travel article (it lacks flowery language and mouthwatering food.) It’s like stepping back forty […]

August 23, 2013 France, Holidays, Motoring, TRAVEL

A Tale of Two Breakfasts

A few breakfast musings based on recent breakfast experiences. Trying to think of breakfast-inspired titles. The Kurt Vonnegut […]

August 11, 2013 Food, Holidays, TRAVEL

SOUNDTRACK FOR A ROAD MOVIE

A road movie is a film where the characters drive incredibly long distances in cars, having adventures and […]

July 23, 2013 France, French, Holidays, Motoring, TRAVEL

Old Roads

It is the first big French getaway of the summer. Thousands of people taking to the roads heading […]

June 29, 2013 France, Holidays, Motoring, TRAVEL

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