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+ 8000€ Raised, Sue Jones Gala Capestang
I wonder how far 6 degrees of separation could take me. My ex-sister-in-law’s cousin is Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada, so that’s two degrees, and I bet he knows Céline Dion. If I asked Céline, do you think she would come to Capestang to sing for charity? Probably not. Even with only three degrees of separation, getting a…
Fanfaronnade Á Capestang
CAC34 put on another amazing show; FANFARONNADE in Capestang was made up of three street bands parading throughout the village gathering people as they played. In Pied Piper fashion, they all met in the town square with hundreds of residents following. The 60-musician procession…
How to Airlift a Palm Out of Your Yard
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Line-ups and Traffic in France
Living as a Canadian expat in France we notice some subtle differences. And others we just shake our heads and wonder, ‘How on earth did they get to that conclusion?’ #1 Line-Ups An interesting formation at the end of the customer service desk at the local Auchan, I thought maybe it was a one time…
Bike Riding the Canal du Midi – 40 Before 40
Since moving to southern France, we have pointed many tourists to the Canal du Midi for a relaxing bike ride along the shady tree covered path, where you make your own breeze on a hot summer’s day. Except one problem… I never did it before today! Another tick? off my 40 before 40 list,…
