A weekend of food

We’d originally planned to celebrate Suzy’s birthday (a bit late) last Saturday, but then Madame came along and asked to move the date to Sunday. As if it was all about her. I mean, really, the cheek! So as to have the last word (first) Lauren and I made our own lunch plans for the [...]

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That musician

A Brit watching an Austrian perform at the Swiss Music Club in France. Surely that deserves some kind of “Outstanding Achievement in Being Cosmopolitan” Oscar? The reason I was in Cannes ten days ago actually goes back to 2nd August 1998, when my brother turned on the TV in our holiday chalet in Germany and [...]

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More from Cannes. Zut alors.

Monday, Monday. Monday in Cannes. First on the agenda was a quick trip to the internet café and its horrific French keyboard. Who the hell thinks pressing shift ; for a full stop is a good idea? And whose idea was it to swap the Q and the A (among many others)? Stupid keyboard. Anyway, [...]

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I can’t think of a title for this post. Merde.

I’ve posted the aerial photos I took as we were flying over France to Cannes. Getting a window seat is a dandy thing. I just wish that people would have the courtesy to label things so that I know what they are when I’m flying thousands of feet above them. Otherwise, you’re stuck with the [...]

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The End. At last.

I have to tell you about the last day of my Ecuador adventure before I leave for Cannes tomorrow, otherwise I can’t go. This is a rule I just made up, which I’d be quite happy to break, but seriously, isn’t it about time I wrapped up the adventure that took place 7 months ago? [...]

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Ooh la la

This time next week I’ll be in Cannes. I’ll be out there for three nights and am going for various reasons, but I think that the most important is that the beaches will be empty. Suzy’s coming with me and bringing along her useful ability to speak French. This increases the likelihood of me coming [...]

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