Author Archives: JJS

Devon – Day VI

Posted on March 26, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 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 →

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Devon – Day V

Posted on March 25, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 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 →

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Devon – Day IV

Posted on March 24, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 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 →

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Devon – Day III

Posted on March 24, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 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 →

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Devon – Day II

Posted on March 23, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 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 →

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Devon – Day I

Posted on March 22, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 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 →

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De l’eau partout / Water everywhere

Posted on March 21, 2025 by JJS

🇫🇷 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 →

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Amazon knows what I did last summer

Posted on March 18, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 (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 →

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The day I discovered St. Patrick

Posted on March 17, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 and my photos on Amazon ☘️ Growing up in France in the ’60s and ’70s, St. Patrick’s Day was as foreign to me as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. It simply didn’t exist in my world. Even during my … Continue reading →

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The week that was 11-2025

Posted on March 16, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 A week of sneezes, seafood and subscriptions At the time of writing, I am feeling decidedly under the weather, battling a rather unpleasant cold. Given the times we live in, I should probably take a COVID test, but let’s … Continue reading →

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