Rolland - Bellevilloise

Une journée pas comme les autres comme on en voudrait toute l'année.

Ca commence à 1 h du mat avec un coup de fil de Vincent pour m'annoncer que j'allais à Rolland Garros voir les demi-finales (Nadal/Djoko et Monfils/Federer). Que du bonheur. Deux matchs mémorables avec ambiance survoltée et holas en veux tu en voilà.

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Puis c'est la traversée de Paris pour aller célébrer le départ avec les potes à la Bellevilloise.

Ancien entrepôt rénové, grand espace, dj aux platines au milieu, musique nickel.




On boit des coups au bar du bas, puis on monte à la mezzanine pour le repas. Ca fait super plaisir de revoir tout le monde avant de partir. Un grand merci à tous donc pour cette super soirée.

Rendez vous des amis

We met at Rendez vous des amis, the same bar we met Stone and his friends 3 years ago for drinks (here). We spent the afternoon sipping red wine, talking statistics and ideas for our future trip.
We also met Caroline, their long time traveler host in Paris.















(on the right, lurks...that is what happens when you switch from beer to red wine...)
From there, we moved on to one of our favourite spot in Paris, the canal, to finally end up in Le Cambodge and devour the best Bobun ever.


































Portugal mojo for Mr Stone: Lisboa = surf + teuf + meuf...




















During the night, i suddenly realized that the trip had started, that we were in Paris, talking to our friends from far, far away and many other people about everything and nothing, not worrying about friday morning wake up and just enjoying every moment as if it was our last. I am very stoked that this occured there, at the canal, that is already filled with so many souvenirs (last 4 birthday parties..)

Now sitting at home, waking up slowly, thinking of our fellows African Surfer on their way to London in this rainy morning. Good luck to them. It was nice sharing a bit of their time in Paris. Go well.

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African surfers, when they dont surf, they pose...

Crossroads

Crossroads with our friends from African Surfer sharing a festive afternoon within the walls of Paris.




















La butte au cailles salad chez Gladines filled with goodness, as you can well see!! They were even lucky enough to obtain an African Surfer sticker. These people are really going places...




















La Grande Mosquée de Paris was the chosen location for a tea. And what a good choice it was; seated underneath fig trees in an open courtyard buzzing with birds (thankfully not parisian pigeons) and butterflies. Bliss.




















The walking continued with a little detour to Notre Dame especially for Tourist Lurks (and co). Considering that we were in the neighbourhood, a visit to Shakespeare and Co. was definately in order.





















One of the common goals of the day was to find free wifi. Thankfully, Pompidou Museum was the kind and generous donour. So, for an hour or so we sat admiring the enormous modern construction towering over us, and watching the sometimes strange people going by.
What is funny about sitting in such a large square is that guarenteed, there is at least ONE "interesting" person around. Our I.P was 'laptop lady'. There she was walking with a laptop hitched onto her back. Later, we discovered that in fact, she wanted people to write their regrets on the computer. In return, they would be able to read four regrets of four other people in their city. Got it? Incase not, here is their site.

Déménagement Juin

les derniers jours sur chambéry dans le désordre de l'appartement.





premier repas en mode routard avec le bon vieil opinel et la fourchette/couteau/cuillère/cran d'arrêt/lampe de chevet.















qq dernières photos de chambéry en passant.




















un déménagement difficile (1820 kms en 2 jours) entre chambéry et les sables. Un grand merci à pap pour ton aide précieuse. Une arrivée aux Sables célébrée en terrasse par un petit menu poisson du jour avec couché de soleil.

enfin un super dimanche chez JF et Lili.




























Et maintenant, c'est l'heure des préparatifs de dernières minutes. Ce sont aussi les premiers instants de réalisation de l'aventure dans laquelle on s'engage. C'est une sensation de soulagement. Dans une semaine, nous sommes partis loin d'ici...

Fête de départ fin

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"s'il est une petite ville au monde où l'on goûte la douceur de la vie dans un commerce agréable et sûr, c'est chambéry" - jean-jacques rousseau
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One can't forget my little farewell party with my students at DMT, Savoie Technolac. A fab Friday afternoon, raining cats and dogs, surrounded with friends and all good things.

 Carole's lentil salad that will change the world. 

 

THE farewell party...

Lendemain matin difficile...

Fête de départ suite