Monthly Archives: March 2025
The week that was 13-2025
A week of winds, pills and pasta Some weeks have a theme, and this one’s was wind—howling, relentless, and determined to push me over. But let’s start at the beginning. The week began delightfully in Devon, where spring flirted with … Continue reading
Devon – Day VI
🇬🇧 From Mercedes to EasyJet A journey through contrasts This morning, we bid farewell to Devon and make our way back to Bristol Airport in style—courtesy of the rental Mercedes C200. Unlike the journey down, this time it’s daylight, and … Continue reading
Devon – Day V
🇬🇧 A day of mystery, mead and mighty Gin & Tonics in Devon Some nights are best left unspoken, and this was certainly one of them. But as the morning light crept in, so did the reassuring scent of sizzling … Continue reading
Devon – Day IV
🇬🇧 À day of ferries, pints and decisions (mostly about drinks) An early start today—well, early by our standards. A taxi was booked for 9 AM to whisk us off to Kingswear, just a few miles away, where we would … Continue reading
Devon – Day III
🇬🇧 A day in the life of a well seasoned walker (and drinker) Walk, drink, eat, repeat. A simple yet effective mantra for a day well spent. The morning began with another first-class English breakfast—because nothing fuels a day of … Continue reading
Devon – Day II
🇬🇧 A day of indulgence and adventure in Dartmoor Some days are just built differently. They start with a feast, flirt with danger, indulge in a little history, and end with just the right amount of ale and whisky. This … Continue reading
Devon – Day I
🇬🇧 From turbulence to tranquility A journey in three acts Act 1: The EasyJet Waltz Flying EasyJet is a bit like speed dating—efficient, no unnecessary pleasantries, and over before you’ve really settled in. The Toulouse-to-Bristol leg was textbook: no frills, … Continue reading
Amazon knows what I did last summer
🇬🇧 (and the one before that) The other day, I found myself in a modern mystery: Amazon was randomly sending me “Photo of the Day” memories from years back. Curious, because I don’t use Amazon Photos. Or so I thought. … Continue reading
I do it my way 
De l’eau partout / Water everywhere
🇫🇷 mais surtout dans les polémiques Ah, la grande aventure du climat ! D’un côté, on nous annonce des sécheresses à n’en plus finir, lacs à sec, rivières fantômes, des champs de blé transformés en terrain de pétanque. De l’autre, … Continue reading →