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To Brittany and beyond: January 1990

Posted on October 25, 2013 by westiedad

Maybe it’s the sheep jokes, but for some reason I feel a certain affinity with Brittany. I wasn’t aware that Brittany enjoys a similarly unfounded reputation for their hospitality to sheep as my homeland. The younger crowd in Bordeaux do … Continue reading →

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Last train to Lannemezan: November 1989

Posted on October 14, 2013 by westiedad

When three french heads simultaneously stop their conversations and look at you, you know that something is up. In fact, I’m up – up in the Pyrenees, when I should be getting closer to Bordeaux. How did that happen? And … Continue reading →

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You have to laugh – mishaps and misadventures in France

Posted on October 2, 2013 by westiedad

Have you ever had that feeling that you’re stuck inside a phone booth in Bordeaux at 11pm with only a beer for company? I think I may be one of the few – it was an interesting way to finish … Continue reading →

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Destination Anywhere – Travels Through European Nights

Posted on June 10, 2012 by westiedad

I have no idea what language that is, or what country I’m in. All I know is that I have had nowhere near enough sleep, and ignoring the voice doesn’t seem to be working. I see a man in uniform … Continue reading →

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