Stephen finished up his last day at Apple and headed to Heathrow to meet James and Anthony. From there the lads headed to Toulouse where Paulie patiently waited for a late post midnight arrival. Stephen jumped behind the wheel of their ancient Peugeot and took a slower drive than normal to their French home, La Cachette.
Pals Owen and Denise joined them for a few days before heading to Barcelona and the good times kicked off. Viva la France!
June 21 - Stephen is en route to France and makes Heathrow terminal 5 home all Saturday
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But is joined in the 1st lounge by James
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...and Anthony
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... and head to Toulouse, arriving 12:10am Sunday
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Where Paulie collects the lads in the "new"car
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Discussing plans
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Sunday - market day coffee
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Lads go out for a walk
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.. which is all very tiring
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off to viist Bruniquel
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A walk down to the river
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It's decided a swim is in order
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Back up to the town bridge
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Goodies for dinner
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June 23- The Traynors return to visit. The world Cup game at the cafe. We hoped to watch AUS vs Spain but given Holland plays Chile & all the Dutch expats, we joined them
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Stephen makes a cassoulet
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... and dinner gets a bit silly
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The sun sets which triggers a walk to the bridge
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.. to see the sun set on the cliffs
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(with wine still in hand)
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The next day, a physical challenge
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Ready for the 10km paddle down the Averyon
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The militaire out to play
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... as are we. Nature Boy shows his climbing skills
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The father cannot be outdone
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Surprise - the Traynors (who had stayed at home) grab a canoe too & catch up
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