Tag Archives: Carcassonne

The great winter escape

Posted on January 5, 2026 by JJS

🇬🇧 (That we escaped from too soon) ☃️ You know that feeling when you check out of a hotel at 10am and then watch from the taxi as they start handing out free champagne in the lobby at 10:15? That’s … Continue reading →

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Winter and retirees

Posted on November 19, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 The glorious futility of French digital IDs The weather has suddenly turned a little colder — the kind of cold that whispers, “It might be time to wear socks, old chap.”Naturally, I had been heroically hoping to postpone that … Continue reading →

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A dream of holograms and a reality of airport queues

Posted on April 4, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 After a blissful night’s sleep filled with visions of holograms and swirling lights—thanks to the ABBA Voyage show—I woke up with the distinct impression that Bjorn and Benny had taken up residence in my subconscious. The concert had clearly … Continue reading →

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The month that was – February 2025

Posted on March 1, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 A month of movement, mild weather and musical holograms Ah, February—the shortest month, yet somehow always managing to pack in just as much (if not more) than its lengthier counterparts. This one started in spectacular fashion, with the annual—or … Continue reading →

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The year that was 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on December 28, 2024 by JJS
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The week that was 49-2024 🇬🇧

Posted on December 5, 2024 by JJS
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Two weeks to go 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on November 21, 2024 by JJS
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The week that was 42/2024 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on October 19, 2024 by JJS
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On se croirait en Bretagne 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇩🇪

Posted on September 14, 2024 by JJS

🇫🇷 Ce matin 9° et cet après midi maillot de bain autour de la piscine. Malheureusement il fait de l’ombre à partir de 16h. It’s like being in Brittany 🇬🇧 This morning it was 9°C and this afternoon we had … Continue reading →

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The Feria chronicles 🇬🇧

Posted on August 31, 2024 by JJS
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