Author Archives: JJS

State Dinners and French Power

Posted on January 9, 2022 by JJS

Powerful rulers have hosted lavish dinners since time immemorial, as a way to demonstrate their power and to forge alliances. But does anyone do it … State Dinners and French Power

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Why France is so popular

Posted on January 6, 2022 by JJS

When two news sources in two different countries publish an article asking the same question, it tends to catch your eye. Based in Paris, The Local, … Why France is so popular

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Viva España

Posted on January 4, 2022 by JJS

Day 2 of 2 After a pleasant breakfast, we set off towards the coast. The plan is to take the coastal road back to France. Before we leave the town of Figueres, there is a bit of shopping to do … Continue reading →

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Un día en el museo

Posted on January 2, 2022 by JJS

We decided to finally go to Spain to visit the Dali museum. It was originally planned in 1BC (Before Covid) together with some friends from the UK. Obviously it had to be cancelled. This time we are with our friends … Continue reading →

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Away time (5)

Posted on December 23, 2021 by JJS

DRAFT Lazy morning, did a Covid test with negative results so to celebrate I am down the pub. The local beer is as good as ever.

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Away time

Posted on December 19, 2021 by JJS

DRAFT Day 1 Easy drive to Barcelona, it took only 2h40 to reach the town centre from home and another few minutes to get to the hotel. Although we arrived early, our room was ready and we could settle in … Continue reading →

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36 hours in Montpellier

Posted on December 8, 2021 by JJS

We had an official appointment in Montpellier and we decided to make the most of it and go there and include an overnight stay. It is not really worth it to go by car. The train from Carcassonne is direct … Continue reading →

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A few days away

Posted on November 25, 2021 by JJS

Day 1 Made it to Lyon early afternoon after an easy and fast journey on the motorway. It did not take long to find the hotel and check in before going out and find a suitable parking for the night. … Continue reading →

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Lunch in Sète

Posted on November 16, 2021 by JJS

And why not, it is more or less the equidistant point between some of our locations (Perpignan, Carcassonne, Montelimar, not quite so with Grenoble). Anyway we decided to meet there for a leisurely lunch. Séte is the biggest French fishing … Continue reading →

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Info Post – November 10th

Posted on November 10, 2021 by JJS

Living through a pandemic in the south of France 600 days since 1st lockdown in March 2020 DAILY STATISTICS HERE ▫️ HOME NEWS DESK ✏️ Today represents the 600th day since the 1st lockdown in France as a result of … Continue reading →

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