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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Month: July 2021
The Musette: Pasta Salad
When I think of pasta salad, I think of summer picnics and barbecues. This chilled dish is often served as a side but is rarely the star of the show. As a pasta-lover, I’ve often wondered why. Is it because we’re all serving subpar pasta… Continue Reading “The Musette: Pasta Salad”
One from the vaults: Postcards from Pays Basque II
This post follows on from last Friday’s and continues our first vacation in the Basque Country back in 2010. I’m feeling particularly nostalgic as this year’s San Sebastian Classic race is being held tomorrow and we’re not there, again! My beloved and I have… Continue Reading “One from the vaults: Postcards from Pays Basque II”
Cee’s Flower of the Day #128
I do enjoy showcasing beautiful flora – flowers, shrubs, trees, bushes and leaves – throughout the year. Challenge rules, why not join in? 1.Feel free to post every day or whenever you you feel like it. You can either post new flower photos or… Continue Reading “Cee’s Flower of the Day #128”
Thursday doors #122
This week I was in Milan which has some truly splendid doors. See what I mean:- Thursday Doors is a weekly feature allowing door lovers to come together to admire and share their favourite door photos from around the world. Feel free to join… Continue Reading “Thursday doors #122”
Cee’s Flower of the Day #127
I do enjoy showcasing beautiful flora – flowers, shrubs, trees, bushes and leaves – throughout the year. Challenge rules, why not join in? 1.Feel free to post every day or whenever you you feel like it. You can either post new flower photos or… Continue Reading “Cee’s Flower of the Day #127”
Wordless Wednesday #91
Here’s another photo from one of our many #adventuredownunder. Goodness knows when we’ll next be able to visit……
We’re now a UNESCO site!
The United Nation’s cultural organisation reported yesterday that it had added the French Mediterranean city of Nice to its world heritage list. UNESCO made the announcement in a tweet calling Nice, famous for its mild climate, the “Winter resort town of the Riviera”.https://twitter.com/unesco/status/1419992781125267456?s=11 Nice… Continue Reading “We’re now a UNESCO site!”
Cee’s Flower of the Day #126
I do enjoy showcasing beautiful flora – flowers, shrubs, trees, bushes and leaves – throughout the year. Challenge rules, why not join in? 1.Feel free to post every day or whenever you you feel like it. You can either post new flower photos or… Continue Reading “Cee’s Flower of the Day #126”
Latest Covid News from France
The Delta variant is the main form of Covid-19 circulating in France, and is responsible for the huge spike in cases recorded over the past few days. Prime Minister Jean Castex has admitted: …..we are in the fourth wave. ICU staff treat a Covid-19… Continue Reading “Latest Covid News from France”
Cee’s Flower of the Day #125
I do enjoy showcasing beautiful flora – flowers, shrubs, trees, bushes and leaves – throughout the year. Challenge rules, why not join in? 1.Feel free to post every day or whenever you you feel like it. You can either post new flower photos or… Continue Reading “Cee’s Flower of the Day #125”
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