Tag Archives: Carcassonne

Spring Equinox

Posted on March 19, 2024 by JJS

Sun Crosses Celestial Equator The March equinox is the moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator—an imaginary line in the sky above Earth’s equator—from south to north. In Carcassonne, Aude, France, this will take place on Wednesday, 20 March 2024, … Continue reading →

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St Vincent celebration

Posted on January 21, 2024 by JJS

On Saturday, January 20th, dozens of people gathered to celebrate Saint Vincent, the patron saint of winemakers. This function holds a lot of significance in the wine-growing department of Aude. To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the event, the festivities … Continue reading →

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ICE RINK

Posted on December 6, 2023 by JJS

The temporary ice rink in the town centre by the Xmas market is in full use and in this mild and sunny weather is quite a hit. It is also very nice at night with all the lights and Xmas … Continue reading →

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Windy

Posted on November 22, 2023 by JJS

🍂🍂🍂 Quite a typical autumn day here, not necessarily cold but fairly windy. Of course as a result leaves are blowing away from the trees and settle all over the ground and in the pool. A daily sweep is certainly … Continue reading →

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Pics from home

Posted on August 27, 2023 by JJS

Some pictures I found of the web

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July 14th

Posted on July 18, 2023 by JJS

I can’t help but feel a surge of enthusiasm as I recall that unforgettable night. Carcassonne truly knows how to celebrate in style! So, if you ever have the chance to witness this incredible event, don’t hesitate. Immerse yourself in … Continue reading →

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🍇 Fête du Vin

Posted on October 20, 2022 by JJS

Even if I do not drink at the moment (it will be 4 months tomorrow since I stopped) I shall go to the Place Carnot later on today. I know most of the gang depicted on this morning’s local paper.

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Cycling

Posted on August 18, 2022 by JJS

This year’s Global Bicycle Index looked at 90 cities around the world and ranked them based on loads of factors, from bike lanes and rates of bike theft to the number of days of ‘cyclable’ weather per year. I am … Continue reading →

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M*A*S*H

Posted on August 18, 2022 by JJS

MORE AGREED STAY in HOSPITAL I am back in for the 4th consecutive visit in so many weeks. I have been here 90 minutes and although I have a room, the usual one, so far no one has been here … Continue reading →

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Your room is ready…

Posted on August 3, 2022 by JJS

Just checked in hospital as planned for a follow-up and supposedly a day of transfusions. I left home at 8:02 precisely, walked into the hospital at 8:07, was greeted by Ludivine who is my extremely nice nurse for the day … Continue reading →

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