Pictures for Brice
(Skip this entry if you don't like history- or philosophy!!) Because philosophy is taught to children from age 5, in France, their graffiti is far more erudite than ours. I saw another which simply said,in French--"sorry for your wall"! A shuttle train took us
Pictures for Brice
The shock of deciding to suddenly leave Devon, return the car (probably a mistake, on reflection) get on an overnight Brittany ferry and check into a Breton Hotel (Tamaris) rendered me incapable of doing the blog! Mary took a nice pic of the moon rising as we left Plymouth and
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Helen (in a beautiful Kaftan) brilliantlyand generously, hosted a fancy dress party tonight for Agnés and Brice Marcel to celebrate their permanent residency in Australia. Mary went as Brittania and myself as a local surfie! (The white cord is my 'leg rope') There were Arabs, hussars, a sorceress
Bushwalking
Today we (Agnés , Ludivine, Zilva, Ann and myself) walked from the southern end of Lady Carrington Drive along the Wallaumurra Track, passing through open heathland, then tall forest trees of turpentine and then descending to Bola Creek and rainforest vegetation. The weather was perfect for it. Mary had a sore
Pictures for Brice
Petite sortie hier, jeudi 13 mars 2013, en kayak avec Bob et Florence à Maianbar. Une pause rafraîchissante pour nager et puis un léger vent leur a permis de hisser la voile jusqu'au retour!
Pictures for Brice
Yesterday the French Chandaleur (pancake day) event was held at a local hall, where about 30 of us made (well, the 'real' French people made) crepes and dranks cider (plus a little sweet wine).
Pictures for Brice
Five of our Venture Scouts were nominated for awards, which is excellent, but it takes more than one year of nomination to get selected. So I was there to support their effort--better luck next time round! The adult Citizen of the Year award went to an acquaintance --Debbie Crowley,
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Only the Father of chemistry--Lavoisier--after he had made spectacular discoveries, in the insane rush of revolution--thereby setting back chemical sciences by 50 years. My picture is of his laboratory equipment at the Musee d'arts et metiers, Paris, while the 'kids' set off on
Family
A friend advised to get metro tickets in a group of 10 and they would last for ages. They don't last when 6 others are saying "Dad, can I have a ticket" AND your wife expects one as well! I had no idea that the original
Europe 2013
Jet-lag over came me last night again and I just crashed after the evening meal This appartment continues to impress us, with it's high decorated ceilings and double doors plus wall hangings worthy of a stately home plus spacious rooms. The pictures in this Musee D'
Family
I was so tired last night, that I overlooked a second picture folder on my camera.The shopfronts and even graffiti can be so intriguing (French children are taught philosophy from age 3!) Passing Notre Dame, where they had set up a huge visitor stadium-type seat--we accidentally became
Family
Following a lettuce leaf snack at Sydney Airport, we made an ontime start for Singapore, where we met up with Caryl and Will, to arrive at Roissy, on time. Like all good travellers these days, our first action was to buy coffee and bury ourselves for 30 minutes in our