17/11/2015: Adrien and Cécile’s house is located in a little village surrounded by fields and forests. Most of the time, some burning wood in the fireplace is warming up the living room, bringing this specific smell and atmosphere I love. I had three very peaceful and relaxing days, sharing my time between game playing andContinue reading “Weekend en Picardie”
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Why do we only rest in peace? Why can’t we live in peace too? / Pourquoi seulement reposer en paix? Ne peut-on pas aussi vivre en paix?
14/11/2015: yesterday evening, after taking three trains I finally reached the little train station where Adrien was waiting for me. Once in his place we exchanged the last news, listened to music, drank a couple of beers and laughed a lot. Later we went to bed, that is the moment when I finally checked myContinue reading “Why do we only rest in peace? Why can’t we live in peace too? / Pourquoi seulement reposer en paix? Ne peut-on pas aussi vivre en paix?”
Rouen
13/11/2015: today I am leaving my friends with a heavy heart, but the good news is that I am heading to some other very cool family: Adrien, Cécile and their daughters, who live in the “Oise” department, not too far from Paris. I am getting there by train, and as Rouen is on the way,Continue reading “Rouen”
Honfleur & Deauville
12/11/2015: today the weather is great and Delphine is taking me on a little trip in Normandy again. This time we are heading South to Honfleur. To get there we have to cross the Normandy Bridge, a huge construction more than 2km long (7000ft). It is the last bridge over the Seine River before itContinue reading “Honfleur & Deauville”
Etretat, Normandie
11/11/2015: back in France, I am now visiting Delphine, Maxime and their children who live in Le Havre, in Normandy region. They offered me to go to Etretat for the day, a few kilometres away from Le Havre. After having a delicious lunch in a restaurant with a panoramic view on the beach, we hadContinue reading “Etretat, Normandie”
Versailles (FR) & Liège (BE)
06/11/2015: after Paris, the plan is to have a relaxing day in Versailles, where Nico lives. I woke up late and left his place around lunchtime, looking for a nice place to eat before heading to the Palace of Versailles, former royal residence of a few French kings (before we started cutting their heads off).Continue reading “Versailles (FR) & Liège (BE)”
Paris, here I come! / Paris, j’arrive!
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step…” Lao Tzu 04/11/2015: the first step of my trip will be in Paris and Versailles to visit my childhood friend Nico B. As he is working during the day, I am using my free time to do some sightseeing in my hometown (yes IContinue reading “Paris, here I come! / Paris, j’arrive!”
Last trip in Ireland / Dernier voyage en Irlande
My departure day will be on the 4th of November, first stop will be Paris, but before leaving Ireland I got some visitors. My sisters came in an attempt to see some whales in the South. It is the ideal time of the year, except for the weather: because of strong winds, we could notContinue reading “Last trip in Ireland / Dernier voyage en Irlande”
And now? / Et maintenant?
01/11/2015: after being jobless, I am now officially homeless. Leaving my apartment in Glasnevin (known as Mini Shmily) was heart-breaking but gave me a feeling of freedom at the same time. It’s somehow good not to have any key in the pocket! I shipped most of my belongings to France (actually just a few clothes,Continue reading “And now? / Et maintenant?”
The end of my Irish life / La fin de ma vie irlandaise
October 2015: after living ten years in Dublin, I am now ready to give my beloved apartment back and leave Ireland. Temporarily or not? God only knows… Whatever the future will be, I will always keep Ireland in my heart, for its inhabitants, its pubs, its landscapes, its music… Ireland gave me the opportunity toContinue reading “The end of my Irish life / La fin de ma vie irlandaise”
