Yesterday was blessedly quiet here. A storm threatened, but never quite materialized, all day. They closed all the parks in case of wind and lightning damage, which seems rather extraordinary to us (impossible to close…
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I know, that title reeks of the sentimental, doesn’t it? But what can I say? Sentiment ‘R’ Us when we’ve just had a most successful visit with daughter, granddaughter, and son-in-love. It’s been 5 months…
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Bordeaux weather has been very welcoming since we arrived, blue skies and moderate to warm temperatures, perfect for a bit of flânerie. Apologies to those who have already seen some of these photos on…
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Happily settling in our rented Bordeaux house, listening to québécois singer, Coeur de Pirate, convinced of the worth of packing along the little Jawbone Jambox speaker. Early September sunshine shifts over the vine-festooned garden wall…
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Just a quick wave with a slew of photos from our two days in Paris where we landed yesterday morning at 8, after two flights totalling some 14 hours in transit. We’re loving our little…
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