Just obtained the 1st volume out of 9 from the author Joann Sfar.
It is all about A rabbi’s cat learning to speak after he eats a parrot and asking to convert to Judaism.
Fairly witty. I think I shall purchase the other eight.
Ideal read by the pool
Une poire pour ma pomme
I might have overdone it a bit yesterday but it is ever so delicious.
I was not the only one who enjoyed the ritual after lunch “café ☕️ & poire 🍐 ”
In fact I can honestly say I almost managed the recommended daily 5 fruits and vegetables:
◦ Kir à la pêche 🍑
◦ Vin🍷 which is basically grape juice 🍇
◦ Poire William 🍐
Cartoon time
Still working on my comic book and it takes me a long time to transform original pictures.
But time I have, so no problem
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Tall ships
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” was not allowed entry. Quite right too.
It is always quite impressive to see an old ship moored in the canal.
As usual, some beautiful ships to be seen. You can in theory climb aboard them but the queues were very long so I did not bother.
The overall atmosphere is good and jovial
There is entertainment for all ages
It is not all about boats and ships there is a lot about food and drinks.
I’ll be back for sure next year. After all, it is only an hour and a bit away and Sète is an extremely pleasant town…
Duty done
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 voting card (carte électorale).
So for all intents and purposes it would appear she is French 🇫🇷
I better start thinking of organising a party
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Irish holidays
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 ☞ | ☘️ |
| Day 3 | Limerick to Kilrush ☞ | ☘️ |
| Day 4 | Kilrush & surroundings ☞ | ☘️ |
| Day 5 | Kilrush to Cork ☞ | ☘️ |
| Day 6 | Cork & surroundings ☞ | ☘️ |
| Day 7 | Cork to Dublin ☞ | ☘️ |
| Day 8 | Fly from Dublin ☞ | ☘️ |
Irish adventures VII
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 doing any more driving.
The drive was pleasant enough and it took just under 3 hours to reach our hotel in Dublin Dockland. Too early to check in of course but we could deposit our luggage and head off to return the hired car before 2 pm as planned.
The car hire people being located in China Town, we took the opportunity to have lunch there.
Far too large portions were served so a walk was urgently needed. A nasty shower was avoided by diving in a coffee shop for an espresso.
The walk towards the Temple Bar area resumed.
The question was, which beer?
It is now time to head east along the river to the hotel
We can check in and have a rest
Not feeling like going out this evening so we decide to spend our last night in the hotel bar. The whisky is good, the staff eager and friendly.
Irish adventures VI
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 exactly what we did. The sun was out which made it even more enjoyable.
Blarney Castle
Made it to the top
and then went for a long walk through the park and gardens
Cobh Town
Cathedral & Titanic’s last stop before the fatal crossing
By then it was lunch time which was enjoyed at the Titanic bar and restaurant located in the old ticket office and boarding area.
Afterwards, we took the Titanic experience tour
before heading back to our B&B in Cork town
Went out in the evening in search of a decent bar or pub
and found one a few hundred metres away and enjoyed a last drink for the day
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Irish adventures V
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 Breakfast for the next couple of days around 1pm. The room and batroom are spacious and comfortable. The only possible hiccup is the parking situation.
Irish adventures IV
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 our respective kids and grandkids.
We then decide to take a short drive down the coast to Kilkee. I am keen to see the cliffs.
It is blowing a gale which add to the dramatic effects
All local restaurants are shut. I guess the season will start around Easter time ina couple of weeks. So we drive back to Kilrush and head for the Vandeleur Walled Garden.
https://www.vandeleurwalledgarden.ie/
Again it is too early in the season for flowers but the walk round the garden is pleasant enough.
and they have a Tea Room for a nice cuppa and a toastie
Back to the pub / B&B for a rest as we have already walked over 6km. We also havean appointment downstairs in the bar at 18:30 for an apéritif.
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