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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Tag: Antibes
One from the vaults: Two-day trip to Paris
You may recall that back in 2017 my beloved fell off his bike and broke his hip. This was one of the first work-related trips he took a couple of months later. Yes, it’s finally time for my beloved to get back to work… Continue Reading “One from the vaults: Two-day trip to Paris”
Trip to Antibes: Part IV
On one of the sunny days between Christmas and New Year, we walked fully around Port Vauban in Antibes. I’m generally not one for yacht porn, but if I were, there are plenty to drool over here. Antibes is a natural harbour in use… Continue Reading “Trip to Antibes: Part IV”
French Riviera: Must See Places
Most of us can only dream about where we’d like to visit next however I would encourage you to do more than just dream. Plan and prepare for when we can all travel again. I’m conscious that many of you only have a few… Continue Reading “French Riviera: Must See Places”
Sculpture Saturday #16
Overlooking Antibes’ Port, this 18 metre high sculpture celebrated its 10th birthday in May and is probably the most photographed site in the town. The Nomad (2007) by Jaume Pensa started life as a temporary installation on Antibes’ ramparts as it had already been… Continue Reading “Sculpture Saturday #16”
Trip to Antibes: Part II
In Part I of my trip to Antibes, I mentioned Monsieur Picasso. We’ve visited the Picasso museum in Paris, seen an exhibition of his blue and rose periods at the Musee d’Orsay, I’ve visited his ceramics museum in nearby Vallauris but until recently had… Continue Reading “Trip to Antibes: Part II”
Trip to Antibes: Part I
While I’d fondly imagined our trip to Portugal would provide me with fodder for plenty of New Year posts, I’m having to go local. Luckily, I live in a simply splendid part of the world and there’s never any shortage of lovely spots to… Continue Reading “Trip to Antibes: Part I”
Two-day trip to Paris
Yes, it’s finally time for my beloved to get back to work full-time. He has mastered the crutches and can even walk without them for about 20 metres, so it was time to venture forth and meet one of our long-term clients, based in… Continue Reading “Two-day trip to Paris”
Happy Easter
As my beloved has become more mobile we’ve been out and about for short walks over the Easter long week-end, enjoying the warm sunny weather and wonderful scenery. April, with its heady mix of sunshine and showers, encourages the place to spring into vibrant colour.… Continue Reading “Happy Easter”
Down but not out
Clearly, I had bitten off more than I could chew! I blew out on Sunday in the l’Antiboise. I had set off at 07:30am feeling in fine form with my beloved for company. The weather was ideal, I’d had a good breakfast and plenty of… Continue Reading “Down but not out”
Week end musings
My beloved returned from Germany suffering from a cold and feeling very sorry for himself. A ride on Saturday morning soon restored his good humour which was further boosted by our boys in claret and blue who struck two goals to win away from home… Continue Reading “Week end musings”
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