Fiji v Georgia – Bordeaux So we waved goodbye to the Not-so-small Boys and the Lovely Girls, dropped them back at Carcassonne SNCF, as they headed back to the UK from different airports after a couple of days in glamorous hotels as couples, rather than as part of our chaos. So lovely & very lucky…
Japan v Samoa – Toulouse While the Not-so-small Boys and the Lovely Girls were with us, we decided we’d all go to Toulouse for the day and watch a rugby match in the evening, Japan v Samoa. We had a fabulous day – Toulouse is a beautiful city and was buzzing with rugby supporters. A…
Our rental property was between Carcassonne and Limoux and so we spent a lovely few days lying by the pool and then heading to one or the other for lunch or dinner. Carcassonne is best either early in the morning or in the evening, avoiding the majority of the tourists. We had a fabulous lunch…
In which the Not-so-small Boys (and the Lovely Girls) arrive. Nobody warns you about the grip your children will have on your heart. Having devoted your life to their well being and upkeep, before you know it they move into adulthood and away from you. You are left trying not to be needy or demanding…
I admire places that manage to combine traditional, old buildings (churches, colosseums and the like) with new, cutting edge architecture and design, something Arles seems to have done very nicely. We spent much of our time admiring the old and the new of the town. What have the Romans ever done for us… I am…
So we have reached a tipping point and started our journey back north, waving goodbye to the Cote d’Azur and pointing the BBT in the direction of Arles. This has been on my travel list since reading about Le Nord Pinus, a hotel frequented over time by the likes of Picasso, Hemmingway and Christian Lacroix,…
Italy v Uruguay Il pleut! In fact il pleut a seaux! I suppose it had to happen at some point, but we had our first wet match, or at least it would have been, had we not been under cover. Stade de Nice may be a pain to get to and from, however it’s designed,…
The time we spent living and working in Asia meant that we were lucky enough to accumulate a diverse range of friends, many of whom we don’t get to see very often – literally years can go by between meetings, but that doesn’t mean that we love you less. This trip has reminded me of…
England v Japan We are a reduced crew for today’s match, with the Canadians either opting to remain by the pool or heading out for dinner with their kids, who are also in town. The Fabulous Five headed back to Stade de Nice with our fingers crossed for an England victory and an easier post…
Wales v Portugal So, thus far we have spent the first part of our trip staying on our own, though meeting friends along the way at matches, but as we wave good bye to Cassis, we are now heading to Nice to stay with friends we have know for a very long time. In fact…