Category Archives: Holidays

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

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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Old pub

Posted on October 1, 2021 by JJS

It looks like we are expected in our ex local pub „Hischenhus“ in Gehrden and I must say I am looking forward to meet our old friends. We shall move from Algermissen where we are now to Gehrden on Sunday.

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Friends and bits

Posted on September 16, 2021 by JJS

A few days away Draft Day 1 Spent the night in Narbonne on Friday to be able to pick-up my friend P from the train station very early Saturday. From we had a very pleasant drive to Marseille. went straight … Continue reading →

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Dix Vins

Posted on August 27, 2021 by JJS

Another day at the beach listening to some oldies and favorite music. Right now Emerson Lake & Palmer. The beach are emptying more and more. This weekend will see the last return from holidays of the summer for many people. … Continue reading →

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Reunion – The 1968 Gang

Posted on August 15, 2021 by JJS

It was harder to plan compared to other years, indeed it had to be postponed a few times thanks to Covid-19 but we made it to the originally planned location in Brittany. June 8th to 12th 2021 To be more … Continue reading →

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Short break

Posted on March 12, 2021 by JJS

Day 1 Lovely 400 km drive earlier today. Motorways were practically empty. A real shame, but it was pointless to stop in Marseille for lunch since all restaurants are closed. Made it to Cavalaire early afternoon. The February sun was … Continue reading →

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La Bastide d’Estienne

Posted on May 17, 2020 by JJS

If you want to spend some time in one of the best spot on this world and next to the sea, my friends Christine & Renaud let out this charming holiday cottage. For more information go to https://lahonde-conseil.com/bastide/index.html I can … Continue reading →

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Holiday plans

Posted on March 19, 2020 by JJS

The plan for this year 2020 his currently taking a hit with the cancellation so far of the 2 trips to Spain 🇪🇸 and Germany 🇩🇪. Not only there is the confinement in place but the border to Spain is closed … Continue reading →

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