Monthly Archives: April 2017

How to Learn French…

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Al in France

I have always been told that the best way to learn a language is by immersion. Get in there amongst the locals, try to make conversation, don’t be afraid of making a mistake, have a go and other such worldly … Continue reading →

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Life on Speed

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Al in France

I have to say that it really is as if nature is on drugs. I turn my back and before I know it, something new has surfaced, or existing plants have grown another few cms overnight. It’s like nature is … Continue reading →

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Rape in the fields!

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Al in France

No, not that kind of rape! When I was living in the UK it was always called rape, but rapeseed is known as canola in other places, and colza here in France. Whatever you call it, the countryside is transformed … Continue reading →

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Dried Fish!

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Al in France

You know that horrible feeling you have when you something isn’t right? What has happened? Why? Did you do something wrong? Is it expensive? I had all those feelings and more last week when I suddenly noticed that the water … Continue reading →

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