Recent History

So, at the ripe older age of 23, I have decided to continue my blog after a hefty break. I am continuing for you Mum, as I know I am mostly away from home at the moment and you don't know what I get up to most of the time. It will also help me keep up with my English as I'm pretty much fluent in French now... So here is a very brief and brisk collection of the time since I was last in England.

I apologise if there are massive formatting errors, it's been a while...
This is when I was at Bestival, this is 3/4 of the group I spent most of my time with. George, Tom (who you don't know - he went to uni with Gav), Gav and me. I made the rookie mistake of taking alcohol (at the time it seemed like lots but it turned out it wasn't at all) and no food. So many £2 pot noodles later and the festival was over. Possibly the best (out of 2) festivals that I've been to. Definitely going again next year.

Tom and I standing in front of a lovely castle that was burnt down on the last night. I'm pretty sure I missed the fire after all the hype throughout the weekend.

This is when the Adams' and I went to Macon to meet Steve's brother Mark and to drop off Steve's parents. We went to a lovely restaurant where we were split on 3 bar-style tables high off the ground. Fergus and I were on one together and we had a lovely meal with sparkling conversation. Needless to say Fergus didn't manage to finish his Sundae, even with my help! I had an amazing Creme Brulee that was the size of my face, I enjoyed every morsel.

This is when you came to visit, this is at Craig's bar (Peter and Sheena's son). That was a lovely evening, lots of lovely beers. On your post you mentioned I should try that fruity beer that you had (raspberry was it?). Well I did try it, with you. It was very sharp and not beer-flavoured in the slightest. Probably why you like it then!

This is Dad, enjoying himself by the very bright sign. I wonder if they charge it up with the sun in the day then let the light go at night. It was blinding! Must be cataracts getting to me in my old age...

Three very far away girls enjoying the delights of Cravant. This was on our tour of the village led by Lizzie, Dad and I found it necessary to have a quick sit-down.

Remember we went to the market in Chablis? Well this is when we had a quick aperitif outside a bar. We were so lucky with the weather, it rained the day after you left! This is Dad looking very interested in what Steve has to show him...

Of course, a phone.

You and Lizzie engrossed by something in your hand...

Zoe and Hari looking equally amused by, can you guess? Your camera!

I obviously was bored by all so took an interesting self-portrait!

I'll finish of this post with a couple of photos taken by the port this week. I was walking to the car to drive home for lunch when I saw this lovely van with "RADIOACTIVE" written on the side. Of course, the back was open revealing the large yellow plastic container that may contain some things Grandad would be interested in. But it's ok, the driver is on guard whilst eating his lunch - from a saucepan? Where would he be able to cook?

Oh right, the camping stove in the back next to the yellow container. Of course! Only in France...

Lots of love,

Tommy

xxx