Category Archives: Journal
The Month That Was — July 2026
🇬🇧 If July had a subtitle, it would be something like: “In which the thermometer and the family calendar both refused to cool down.” Between a surprise party in Île-de-France, a peloton rolling through Carcassonne, ten days of grandparent duty … Continue reading
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The week that was (20) 🇬🇧🇫🇷
Posted in Blogging and bits, Diary, Journal
Tagged Carcassonne, France, Kites, Occitanie, Port Leucate, Thunderstorm
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From despair to cheers 🇬🇧
First days in Shanghai
Posted in Diary, Journal
Tagged China, Dagulu, Expat, Nova, Radisson New World, Shanghai, Top of City
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Rêveries de minuit 🇫🇷🇬🇧
Time to go to the market / C’est l’heure du marché
Souvenir des années 70 (III) 🇫🇷
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Tagged Chateau de Versailles, Coccinelle, Grand Canal, Stereo 8, The Doors, VW
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Souvenir des années 70 (II) 🇬🇧🇫🇷
Posted in Diary, Journal
Tagged Caterham, Caterham Valley, Pubs, Real Ale, South Croydon, Streatham Common, Surrey, Surrey Hounds
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