The Compleat Anglo in the Pays Basque

France's best-kept secret

Wednesday, 5 May 2021

289. And after winter folweth grene May*.

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22nd July. We came here to Ostalapia ( below ) the other evening with R and C, friends from the Gers ( 'ere be dragons! ) who were vis...
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Sunday, 14 February 2021

288. Back in the saddle..

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29th April. French idioms are often full of references to fruit and veg.. Here are a few for you to try and work into your next conversation...
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Saturday, 2 January 2021

287. New Year strikes again..

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27th January. I spoke with the doctor here yesterday and he confirmed that the stitches in my knee will be removed today - and, best news of...
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Madame and I experienced a 'coup de foudre' the first time we visited the Pays Basque (aka the French Basque Country) together - so much so that we started planning our next holiday there as we were driving away. After a few more visits, we concluded that this was where we were going to live one day, once the necessity of having to earn a living was a thing of the past. In mid-2007, we sold up in the UK and we finally realised our long-held dream to move to the Pays Basque. It's everything we ever hoped it would be and it's probably the best decision we've ever made - we've absolutely no regrets. As I can't see myself ever returning to England, I thought I should become part of society here (eg, the right to vote in local and national elections) and so I applied for French citizenship about 5-6 years ago. I was delighted to receive it as it meant my long term stay here was secure.
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