Posts

Image
Day 3151 (Friday) 23 rd January 2026 This is Menton and this is Ventimiglia in Italy. It was grey, cold and horrible again today – I’m tired of this crappy weather – I want our sun back. I found this interesting article on French drinks, it’s quite long so I’ll post it over two days. 30 French Spirits You Should Know About Embark on a journey through the diverse world of French drinks with our French spirits glossary. From timeless classics to hidden treasures, follow us as we unveil what’s behind some names you’ve probably seen on cocktail menus without necessarily knowing what they were – until now.  © Kondor83 From the historic vineyards of Cognac to the alpine slopes of the French Alps, France's diverse landscapes have given rise to an extraordinary variety of spirits. Whether sipped neat, mixed into  cocktails , or enjoyed as part of a traditional aperitif, these French drinks offer a taste of centuries-old craftsmanship and tradition. Dive in with us to uncover everythin...
Image
  Day 3150 (Thursday) 22 nd January 2026 This is the Old Port in Nice and this is Eze Village.   It was grey, cloudy and cold today so Huw couldn’t work but very kindly took me into Nice for my French lesson. But first we had a kebab in the park and it was very cold. There was a couple with another dog pram, they picked up a tiny dog each, walked a few steps away and allowed the dogs to do their business, then picked them up and put them back in the pram – what is the matter with these people, I bet the dogs would love a good run. My French lesson wasn’t so bad and we talked about travelling to practice the past tense but I know I make millions of mistakes in every sentence. I can’t imagine I’ll ever get it. After an hour and a half I wanted to cry. On the way home there was a big police presence in Place Massena – I don’t know what it was all about. 10 signs spring has arrived in France Daffodils in bloom is just one of the signs that spring has arrived in France. Photo by JO...