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Dick Whittington 🇬🇧
Last night we travelled 20 km, crossed a linguistic border, laughed our way through an English pantomime in the middle of French vineyards… and discovered what might be the only truly undrinkable wine in the region. A full house, forgotten … Continue reading
The week that was – 46/2025 🇬🇧🇫🇷
From London high life to local low gears — a week of wind, wheels, flu jabs, turkey plans, and literary dreams. The Turtle (and I) both survived to tell the tale. Read more…
Posted in Weekly Journal
Tagged 2026 planning, 2CV Occitanie, Book project, Citroën Méhari, Covid booster, Flu jab, French countryside, Life in France, Montréal Aude, Occitanie, Stay-at-home week, Thanksgiving in France, Vintage Cars, Wind of Autan, Writing life, www.sauvageraie.fr
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Breaking the silence 🇬🇧🇫🇷
From BBQs in Pézenas to party plans in Le Mans—with a dash of dry days, spicy cocktails, and Irish rain on the horizon—join me as I navigate the end of summer with scenic detours, questionable decisions, and absolutely no motorway … Continue reading
Posted in Life in France, Travel
Tagged * Pézenas, BBQ party, Dry challenge, Dublin to Donegal, End of summer, French countryside, Friendly chaos, Hosting friends, Indian summer, Ireland road trip, Le Mans 24h, Minervois region, Poolside afternoons, Rainy adventures, Spicy Margarita Rosé, Summer in France, Traffic jams, Travel planning, Whisky tasting, Wine-fueled decisions
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