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  Day 3422 (Thursday) 22nd October 2026. This is Fort Alban between Villefranche and Nice and this is Roquebrune Cap Martin. It was lovely and sunny again this morning and I sunbathed for a while, our thermometer said it was 29 degrees. It didn’t last too long but it was lovely while it lasted. It cools down significantly in the evenings. I found this article today and French traditions, it’s quiet long so I’ll post it over two days… French Traditions and Holidays Every New Expat Should Know. French traditions shape daily life throughout the year, from public holidays and seasonal celebrations to everyday social customs. For expats, understanding these traditions in France can make it easier to plan ahead, join conversations and feel more at home. This guide explains the celebrations you are most likely to encounter, from faire le pont and the galette des Rois to the 14th of July and la rentrée. Expats enjoying life in France, experiencing French culture, food, and local traditions...
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  Day 3421 (Wednesday) 21st October 2026. This is Eze Village and this the Old Port of Nice. This was the fishermen removing the pier from the seafront yesterday, it’s sad when they remove summer but the bay does look better without them.  This was a beautiful day again today and we went into Nice for our weekly kebab. Here are the rest of the French cheeses… 8. Selles-sur-Cher Chavignol and Selles-sur-Cher This cheese from the Loir-et-Cher department, in the Loire Valley, is made with goat milk. Selles-sur-Cher is a soft, unaged cheese with a grey-blue mould surface. Its flavour is tangy and lightly salty, with a persistent aftertaste. Some people eat it without removing the mouldy exterior for a stronger experience. However, its texture is to die for: moist and softening as it melts in the mouth. As it is with other mouldy cheeses, it has a pretty pungent smell.   Selles-sur-Cher is ideal to enjoy during an apéritif or in a salad. I especially like it with a glass of wh...