Author Archives: JJS

Tall ships

Posted on April 17, 2022 by JJS

This is the time of year again. After a Covid related two years break, the “Escale à Sète” started 2 days ago and I was there sharp and early.  One of the giant ships and namely the 🇷🇺 Russian “Shtandard” … Continue reading →

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Duty done

Posted on April 10, 2022 by JJS

We both went voting this morning. A first for my wife as far as the French Presidential Election is concerned. Although she has not officially received confirmation of her new nationality from the Interior Ministry, she has received her new … Continue reading →

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Irish holidays

Posted on April 9, 2022 by JJS

Just came back from a few days in Ireland I am working on the posts below. It will take me a few days to complete them. Day 1 Fly to Dublin ☞ ☘️ Day 2 Dublin to Limerick ☞ ☘️ … Continue reading →

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Irish adventures VII

Posted on April 7, 2022 by JJS

DRAFT Driving back to Dublin today. The plan is to get there in time for lunch. There is still plenty of exploring to do. I also want to enjoy a few more pints of Guinness since I shall not be … Continue reading →

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Irish adventures VI

Posted on April 7, 2022 by JJS

DRAFT Very good night in Cork, at last a comfy bed. The plan today is to go in the morning to Blarney castle just outside town followed by a visit to the seaside town of Cobh and indeed it is … Continue reading →

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Irish adventures V

Posted on April 6, 2022 by JJS

DRAFT Today we are travelling to Cork First we have to catch the ferry to cross the river Shannon Followed by 100km of what I would describe as country lanes. Beautiful scenery. We arrive in Cork and our Bed and … Continue reading →

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Irish adventures IV

Posted on April 5, 2022 by JJS

Quite a comfortable night but it is time to Go for another full Irish breakfast After which we depart on foot to meet up with a remote member of the family. We have a nice chat and exchange information on … Continue reading →

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Irish adventures III

Posted on April 4, 2022 by JJS

Despite an extremely comfortable bed I am awake fairly sharp. I am in no real rush this morning and the heavy rain outside does not entice me to go out immediately. There is only one thing to do Go for … Continue reading →

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Irish adventures II

Posted on April 4, 2022 by JJS

Awake fairly early. In my case not the best night. Always the same on the first night on a new bed. Also for some unknown reason I felt hungry which could not be the case. Inthe realised I was longing … Continue reading →

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Irish adventures

Posted on March 31, 2022 by JJS

Off to Ireland for a few days for a small tour of the country. There is a direct flight from Carcassonne to Dublin with my least favorite airline Ryanair which we need to take advantage of. Car hire and all … Continue reading →

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