Chasing Eggs in France 2023

France with Bobby-Claude, our trusty Chariot.
A tour of France during the Rugby World Cup 2023, taking in a few of the matches and the sights and tastes of France. もっと詳しく

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2023年9月21日
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Let the games begin!
2023年9月8日, イングランド ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
It seems right to preface our trip today, as we sit in our garden, 1st Friday beer just opened.
The 8th September 2023, the opening day of the RWC.

Planning for this trip started during our RWC 2015 trip around England and Wales. Previously a little ambivalent towards rugby (Sam), emotions got the better of me before the first game had started! The RWC 2015 opening ceremony paid tribute to the origins of rugby, focusing on William Webb-Ellis's rule break during a game of football to create a new game. It's widely publisised that the Webb-Ellis theory is a romantic myth, but you come to your own conclusion.
By the time our trip had finished we were looking to future tournament finals. Japan 2019 was deemed too complex with the added challenges of travelling with a disability. So, on 14th November 2017, when France pipped South Africa and Ireland to the upright we had the bones of a trip.
The preparation, imagination and trepidation of planning a trip is often excluded from travel yarns in this Insta age. We jump to the final page when a great deal of joy comes from the creating, the research, talking through plans with friends who drop in golden detour nuggets. Our stops are a blend of finely arranged days, right down to bus times and menu choices made; through to 'it'll be reet' visits where we will take the days as they come.
We will share the route before we leave these shores, a couple of weeks from now, and we hope you enjoy following our trip around France.

And now we are ready, the bags are yet to be packed but the itinerary, carefully woven around game days is created and printed.

Let the games begin!もっと詳しく
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Sounds awful 😊 have the best time xx [Mrs Ashy]
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En route a France
2023年9月21日, イングランド ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Certainly beats a Motorway Services!
Lunch in the very quaint village of Chacombe. Very nice food at The George and Dragon too. 😇🐲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Onto Folkestone 👉
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旅行者Looks great. Have a fantastic time xxx
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旅行者Your food looks delicious 😋 it looks a lovely quaint place xx
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Folkestone at last
2023年9月21日〜22日, イングランド ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Things peaked at Chacombe.
Sat nav said 2 1/2 hours to Folkestone but the m25 had different ideas.
2 hours to go 4 miles wasn't funny.
Anyway, we are here, barman put on the rugby, the hosts v Namibia, beer is not touching the sides and the first people we meet in the bar are from Lancaster and also heading to Lille for the Chile game!
Thai meal out for them, Stella Artois for us.
See you in the morning at Le Shuttle! 🚆もっと詳しく
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旅行者🍻🍻🍻 I am not surprised!! Bloody motorways! Glad you have arrived 👍 xx
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旅行者Mwah x
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旅行者Brilliant. Thai meal for them Stella for us! 🤣🤣🍻
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旅行者Priorities Ian! 🤣
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Eurotunnel
2023年9月22日, イングランド ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Decent nights sleep and the Holiday Inn Express had pretty good disabled features and very friendly staff.
Seems Dupont has a broken jaw and that was the talk of the breakfast room.
Through passport control and waiting to board the shuttle.
Next stop Calais and then onto Dunkirkもっと詳しく
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旅行者👍 sounds fab! Xx
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Arrived in the lovely Lille suburbs
2023年9月22日〜25日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Arrived in our lovely little Gites in Flequieres.
Crossing under the sea was as seamless as usual and driving on the right has been remastered with only one petit faux pas! 🤭
Raining in Dunkirk so didn't mooch but did take in the Museum dedicated to Operation Dynamo in WW2. Very thought provoking.
Our first supermarche provisions shop had the usual ooooo, look at this, look at that, look at the price of wine, what the f#*k is that? Always a good experience, this time enhanced with the checkout girl reversing Kev back down the checkout ailse to a wider exit spot!
And now we are relaxing with beer and wine, one of Kevs all time favourite beers I may add, Kwak.
We're watching Argentina v Samoa in this sweet little Gite which reminds us both very much of our house in Spain...
There was always beer and wine on offer there too!もっと詳しく
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旅行者Your gite looks lovely 😊 you can't beat French supermarkets 🍷🧀🥖 sounds like you have had a great day especially with the museum visit xxxx
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旅行者Lovely day Sue thanks, game day tomorrow! Very excited! X
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旅行者Looks like the perfect end to a perfect day. Rugby and Kwak, what a marriage made in heaven. Hope you both enjoy the match tomorrow.
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旅行者Thank you! Buzzing for Lille tomorrow, walking and rolling into town then metro to the stadium. That is IF i ever stop eating rilletes!X
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England 71 - 0 Chile
2023年9月23日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Our first Rugby game off British soil.
England fans friendly and in great spirits.
The people of Lille welcomed us all and were so helpful.
The Chileans were absolutely incredible. Sort of a shame we didn't get to see them celebrate any points.
They sang and danced until the very end.もっと詳しく
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旅行者Love it. Nice to see you made some Chilean friends and trois Frenchies pour le taxi. You had good seats too and the game was pretty good.
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旅行者Looks like you had a great day 😀 and a great result too 👍xxx
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旅行者 I hope the suspension was up to it!
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旅行者It definitely had a good test.! Was up to it fortunately.. But we made alternative plans today.! 😎
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Lille Citadelle
2023年9月24日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Had a right ģood post breakfast natter with our Gite neighbours, the Teesiders and the Cornish before heading back into Lille to explore the beautiful Citadelle.
Perfect weather today, low 20s with a gentle breeze and a cornflower sky.
We headed to O Scotland bar for Scotland v Tonga and bar snacks. Seems Lord Farquard is actually a West Ham fan and can be seen around Lille's bars this weekend 🤣
Moving onto Champagne region tomorrow, Villenauxe le Grande. Just for one night, not sure Kev trusted me in that area of France for any longer 🥂🍾🥂
Lille has been fabulous, can highly recommend this beautiful town for sightseeing, walks, food and bars. We also highly rate our Gite, Gites du Frêne https://gitesdufrene.fr/ and would love to return. A chilled little haven, just the job!もっと詳しく
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旅行者Looks absolutely stunning ! Very picturesque 😀 enjoy the sunshine 🌞🌞 you both look very happy 😍
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旅行者So beautiful Sue, and easy to get to from Calais xxx
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旅行者This is so lovely to read, thanks for sharing and for the tips and links on places to stay, keep them coming xxx
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A night in Villenauxe la Grande
2023年9月25日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Another super friendly host and a stay in a mill on the outskirts of the village, Moulin de Cutesson.
Delicious food in the recommended restaurant, Le Flaubert.
Some photos of the village and our short stay...

We are now on our way to Dijon through the Champagne vineyards.もっと詳しく
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New foot for Kev? Xx 🤣 [Dan]
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旅行者What a super cute place 😍 wish I was there xxx
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旅行者Lovely place, lovely food and what a great beer glass.
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Lille to Villenauxe la Grande
2023年9月25日〜26日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We said our goodbyes and set off south to Villenauxe. As we were only half an hour from Belgium we took a detour across the border. Kev wanted waffles 🧇 but couldn't find a purveyor of waffles within 'the border region'!
Setting the sat navigation to 'no tolls' is great. Not only do we save wine tokens, we skirted the Somme region and stopped at memorials to those lost in the first and second world wars.
Spotted a chateau from miles away and did a short detour which didn't disappoint. Still warm here so stopped for an orangina, Laurent, the bar owner was chatty and when we complimented his lovely little bar he enquired if we wanted to buy it... bit far to travel to Horwich for my office days and although AXA offices are everywhere, I didn't spot one up by the chateau!
Long 4 hour drive on unfamiliar roads (without the stops) but really worth it!
Just the one night in Villenauxe, we will focus on this gorgeous village tomorrow.
Now for food.... night all 🍾もっと詳しく
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旅行者It looks really warm 😀 lovely blue skies 👍great photos! Keep them coming 😍😍😍
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旅行者Love the war memorials. We've been to some in Normandy and Brittany.
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旅行者Beautiful and so well kept Ian.
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Champagne region
2023年9月26日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
What a great drive!
The last time we drove through France we were en route to a new life in Spain. We chose fast routes which now appears to be a big mistake. The choice to take D roads has paid off.
Today the stunning Champagne region delivered in barrels!
A couple of years ago we drove through a concentration of Scottish distilleries and the windows open, the smell of malt whiskey was heavy in the air. Same went for today, we may as well had our heads in a bucket of Champagne! Unique experiences!
And now, we've arrived in Dijon, both a little tired. Me, we've covered more than average miles over the last two days. And Kev, that's what MS does to him. He slept while I listened to French radio, his snoring only made me turn it up once 😄. MS fatigue will be helped with a good night's sleep so bed by 9pm and praying for mostly unbroken rest.
Night all, Dijon updates will follow!もっと詳しく
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旅行者Charlie champagne 🥂 🥂 approves, 😂 😂
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旅行者Hahaha Champagne Charlie, you would be in your element!
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Two nights in Dijon
2023年9月26日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 23 °C
Our first central city stay. Dijon, the capital of the Burgundy region.
Hotel des Ducs (The Dukes) has a different feel after the last two 'home' stays. It is efficient, clean and the breakfasts are delicious. Organic Dijon Apple and Cherry juice at breakfast is a winner.
The city centre is pedestrianised but there are cobbles in places which is always a bit of a challenge.
I'll post a separate footprint, with photos, of our visits to the Museums, Beaux-Arts and the Natural History. I didn't get bored in either which is a minor miracle!
Here are some around the city of Moutarde and Cassis and the hotel.もっと詳しく
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旅行者Just stunning 😀 all looks very impressive! liking the sound of the apple juice 😋🍏 xxx
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旅行者Long time since we visited beautiful Dijon, so forgive me for forgetting to warn you about cobbles! I'm sure they won't spoil your stay. You two keep on enjoying it.
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旅行者They didn't, I think he quite enjoyed them! 🤭
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Museums Beaux-Arts and Natural history
2023年9月28日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
A selection of the hundreds we took in Dijon's Museum visits
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旅行者Great accessibility 👍 I do love museums 😀 looks fab xxx
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旅行者Really good Sue, they couldn't do enough for Kev. I like a Museum but I do get bored after my 74th statue! 😄
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旅行者🤣🤣 xxxx
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J'arrive en Lyon!
2023年9月28日〜30日, フランス ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
Safe and sound in Lyon.
Bit of a culture shock after the the small cities, towns and villages to be on a multi lane motorway heading into the city centre!
But we are here, parked up in a snug underground carpark space attached to the Airbnb.
And, the Rugby well and truly returns here. We are in the Malting pot for tonight's game and tomorrow, we head to the stadium for New Zealand v Italy.もっと詳しく
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旅行者😀👍Glad you have arrived. You can now chill watching the game tonight and enjoy tomorrow 😀 we are at a family wedding so may not get to see it xxx
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旅行者You'll soon catch up, have a great day! 🥂 xxx
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A woman's work is never done!
2023年9月28日, フランス ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Determined to be packing the car back up tomorrow without dirty laundry so up and at it this morning.

Last night we found the tram stop, worked out how to buy a ticket (over a beer in a nearby bar), headed a few stops down the line and found a cracking bar, the Malting Pot. Soon joined by the Scots on tour who were en route from their game in Nice to their next in Lille.

A huge and busy day awaits, heading into the centre and have a few sights planned, hope to get through as many as we can before heading to the stadium this evening. 9pm ko, New Zealand v Italy.
Forza Italia! 🇮🇹もっと詳しく
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旅行者Great name for a bar 🍻🍻 you certainly are a busy bee this morning 😀 enjoy the sights and the game later 🤩😘
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Lyon, Fun on the Funicular
2023年9月29日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
After putting my washing out on the maiden and tucking into our new favourite breakfast, Rilletes on fresh bread, for breakfast we headed into the sprawling city.
The city's trams are very accessible but the aging metro, less so. A sizeable gap meant we needed to find assistance to get Dickie on board. Dickie hasn't seen such manhandling!!! 😳 but without a full inspection he seems to have survived OK.
First stop was the fan village. Baking hot temperatures in the cocoon of Place Bellecour but well organised. Nearly joined the queue to join the Gendarme instead of the queue for berets! 🤣
Next challenge was to walk through the muddle of All Black's outside all the bars to the funicular to the top of the city. Two attractions in one up on the Hill, the Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviere and the view of Mont Blanc and across the city. Oh, and a bar, first beer of the day was very welcome!
On our return to terra firma (never a fan of heights) we had a well earned lunch in la rebublique where Kev managed to catch some Friday Ryder cup action.
And, onto the Groupama stadium... bring on the game!もっと詳しく
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旅行者Wow, what a day in a beautiful city. We drove around it. Next time we'll stop. Your photos would be great on the Lyon Tourist Information website. I love your pics of the Cathedral especially. What a great game today, with Fiji surprisingly struggling against an excellent Georgia. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Lyon and keep us all posted. Love to you both. XX.
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旅行者Sounds like you have had a fun time!! I suppose with heights you get to see everything 🤣🤣 carry on having fun and laughter 😍😍😍
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旅行者Thanks both xxxx
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New Zealand 96 - 17 Italy
2023年9月29日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Fabulous seats, fantastic assistance, a warm late summer night.
Friendly fans, pizza hats, more expensive beer, Englishmen wearing onions and carrying baguettes. And all in wonderful spirit.
#rwc2023 Our 2nd of 3 live games.
Incredible stadium!もっと詳しく
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Very brief 'arrived in Limoges' post!
2023年9月30日〜10月2日, フランス ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
6 hour drive from Lyon to Limoges.
Arrived at 6pm, the accessible ramp into our well researched hotel has broken down but they thought three steps would be ok with a mobility scooter!?!?
However, the receptionist rang around and found us another hotel with accessible room availability.

Back in the car, redirect, didn't cry despite being shattered (go me!)
Unload the car, beer, pizza, beer, rugby, beer, and very soon...bed!

Bon Soir tout le monde! Keep smiling, Keep shining! 🌞もっと詳しく
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旅行者Keep smiling indeed 😍😍 that's what you both do best 🤗 ..... priorities first! Beer 🍕 🍻 sleep well 😴🥱 xxx
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旅行者Good on you both. Rage against the non accessibility. I can't understand how some people can't understand the needs of people. Three steps indeed!
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旅行者Sam it all adds to the tales. 💕
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Morning in Limoges
2023年10月1日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Gorgeous town, great market!
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旅行者It is a gorgeous place 😀 I love a fresh produce market 👍the sights and smells are amazing xxxx
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旅行者What a brilliant place. It's got so much beautiful architecture. My mum and dad took me there when I was about 5 so I don't remember much apart from taking a stick from a tree home.
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旅行者Thanks both, 😊 the stick 🤣 xxx
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More Limoges
2023年10月2日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
After a couple of wines in the market we continued our walk / roll around this beautiful town.
The Irlandais bar came highly recommended by the lovely Emma, receptionist at our saviour Hotel, the campanile.
We've stayed at this chain in the UK and found them to be functional but here they are a step up, the restaurant, gardens and bar areas are really welcoming spaces.
Anyway, irlandais, if you go to Limoges, get it on your list, great staff, great atmosphere, great food, accessible toilets.もっと詳しく
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旅行者It's definitely somewhere I would like to visit 😊 your hotel sounds great 👍its such a beautiful plac. I hope your numbers come up 🤞🍀xxx
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旅行者39 degrees C? 🥵
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Oradour sur Glane
2023年10月2日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oradour-sur-Glane
In honor of the 642 martyrs.
Rest in Peace.

Thanks for enlightening us Andrew Walsh.
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旅行者RIP xxx
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Time out for a 2nd honeymoon break
2023年10月2日〜6日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Relaxation for 4 nights in Les Sables D'Olonne
Hotel faultless so far, last night's beer and bruschetta in the hotel bar was really welcome after the long drive from Limoges / Oradour.
Breakfast and a walk along the sea edge awaits.もっと詳しく
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旅行者Your hotel looks gorgeous 😍😍😍 perfect for a honeymoon 🤩 It will be nice to chill for a few days! Xxx
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旅行者I wouldn't say no to 4 nights there!
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旅行者Oh the breakfast! I thought we had already had some top ones! Kev's on galette with hot caramel and butter sauce. Definitely lettuce diet between home and Christmas!
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旅行者I can feel my arteries hardening as I read about it!
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First full day in Sables
2023年10月3日, フランス ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
Just can't stop smiling. Such a lovely day, walking, eating, the odd vin or two.

Totally relaxed, this is the day the shoulders dropped two inches, we saw the local sights. We had such genuine and friendly service. We watched the sunset. We ate incredible food. Meats and cheeses at lunch, filet cooked to perfection for dinner (Kev) and Lobster ceasar salad (Sam). No photos of that, busy tucking in!
Tomorrow we plan to make the most of the spa facilities at the hotel and drop the shoulders another inch!もっと詳しく
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旅行者Sounds like a perfect day ♥️
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旅行者 Sounds absolute bliss 😀😀 a great way to re charge your batteries after all the driving 🍷🧀🌞🏖 xxxxx
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Breakfast overlooking the Atlantic
2023年10月3日, フランス ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
Further to Sam's breakfast update! Definately had worse starts to a Tuesday!
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7/6/2019 Sables
2023年10月3日, フランス ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
https://www.france24.com/en/20190610-france-sab…
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Lazy days
2023年10月5日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
The thing with lazy days when doing a blog is there's not so much to talk about. Today I'll probably spend most of the day back in the jacuzzi, or lying on my sunbed watching the ebb and flow of the Atlantic in the Bay of Biscay. And after a few days break the rughy is back tonight!
And with 2000 well driven kilometres behind us, it's been a well deserved break for Sam!
Have a good Thursday folks ! 😎😎もっと詳しく
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旅行者Sounds absolute bliss 😀🌞 you can't beat a lazy day! I will be watching the rain lashing down all day 🤣🤣🤣 enjoy guys xxxx
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旅行者Good for the gardens Susan 🤣🤣 xxx
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旅行者There's always someone sunning themselves whilst I rust away in the rain. ⛈ Never mind, there's always the rugby. Enjoy your well earned rest. 👍🌞
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