Category Archives: Carcassonne

June has arrived

Posted on June 2, 2019 by

I often consider June as the best month of the year. Going back in time, it was the end of the school year and the beginning of the 3 months summer holidays. The end of school usually coincided with my … Continue reading →

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Saint Vincent

Posted on January 20, 2019 by

Yesterday was Saint Vincent (patron saint of wine and wine growers) days. The yearly march through town, benediction of the wine and banquet took place. Have a look here

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

It has been a busy and very much enjoyable 2018. My first complete year as a retired person and in Carcassonne in the south of France. Life is good here, loads to enjoy. Met many new friends. I wish everyone … Continue reading →

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Fibre broadband

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

Since a couple of days, I can see workers on  my street setting up the cables. So I checked on line what the latest status was and indeed fibre is now available on my block. I shall be informed as … Continue reading →

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December

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

The last month of the year is already upon us. Where I live in the south of France, there is little chance of snow. Saying that the Pyrenees mountains are just round the corner and we can see the snow … Continue reading →

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Gilets jaunes

Posted on November 26, 2018 by

I cannot stand the current “yellow jackets” (Gilets Jaunes) which started a couple of weeks ago. They are basically hindering my way and being a nuisance to the majority of citizens. Some roads have been blocked for a few days … Continue reading →

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Rotary action time

Posted on October 30, 2018 by

Following the recent floods, we have been quite busy in the past 2 weeks collecting donations and distributing them where they are needed in town and around the villages which were hit a lot. Today was a bit special. We … Continue reading →

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