Monthly Archives: October 2025

The month that was – October 2025 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on October 31, 2025 by admin

From Touraine reunions to Narbonne feasts, October blended nostalgia, laughter, and a touch of excess. A month where friendship aged beautifully — just like the wine. 🍷 – Read more.

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Courchevel, end of the 50’s 🇫🇷🇫🇷

Posted on October 28, 2025 by admin

Ever wondered what it was like to roam the slopes of Courchevel solo at 8 years old, fueled by fries and hot chocolate? Click to find out!

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The week that was 43/2025 🇫🇷🇬🇧🇩🇪

Posted on October 26, 2025 by admin

My knees, my car, and other unlikely survivors of Week 43. Read more…

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Monday blues? 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on October 20, 2025 by admin

When life gives you Mondays, head for Mirepoix — preferably when it’s raining apples. 🍏 – Read more

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The week that was 42/2025

Posted on October 19, 2025 by admin

When life cancels your concert, have a cassoulet instead — here’s how my week turned out deliciously different. Read more.

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The great wine & Guinness experiment 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on October 18, 2025 by admin

When your evening starts in France and ends in Dublin — without ever leaving town. Read more

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A stone’s throw from the moon 🇬🇧

Posted on October 16, 2025 by admin

🚀 Kidney stones or moon stones? My body and brain can’t seem to agree. Read more.

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A twinge too far 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on October 16, 2025 by admin

When your kidneys start whispering secrets, it’s time to listen — preferably with a glass of water in hand. Read more

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A Monday in slow motion 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on October 13, 2025 by admin

A slow start after a night of odd dreams, a coffee taken scandalously late, and two Tanguy & Laverdure comics devoured under the autumn sun. Read more

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The week wot was – 41/2025 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on October 12, 2025 by admin

A sunny Indian Summer week in the South of France — good food, a Narbonne buffet adventure, upcoming travels, and the joys of proving I’m still alive. Lovely jubbly!

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