Tag Archives: French

Le Eeler

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Expatcalidocious

We’re still in La douce France at the Aunties’ French getaway, a beautifully renovated barn in the midst of the rambling countryside of the Deux-Sévres. It’s a lovely warm evening on the sunny terrace at the front of the small … Continue reading →

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Vive la France!!

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Expatcalidocious

‘We’re nearly there, ‘says Hans cheerfully as we exit the motorway and slow down for the peage. The digital display tells us it’s € 28.40. I’m thinking, woaw! ‘Worth every penny,‘ Hans adds happily bonjouring the friendly attendant. The local … Continue reading →

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The Useless Conversations of the Night

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Expatcalidocious

My friend Syl recently gave us a CD by Belgian singer Jacques Brel and we discovered that he had actually written and sung some wonderful songs in Dutch. One of these songs has become a favourite and is called De Nuttelozen van de Nacht translated from the … Continue reading →

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