Summer 2025, Part II: Faith, Family, and the Road to Lourdes
A family road trip to Lourdes in summer 2025 — film photography, the Pyrenees, faith, and laughter with the Nikon FE, ME Super, and Ilford HP5.
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Mon beau-père, ce héros
A bittersweet final chapter from our trip to Brittany—where a rogue mussel, a warm family lunch, and a hospital visit intertwine. This piece reflects on changing roles, quiet heroism, and the passage of time, with humour, tenderness, and a toast to a man who may be fading, but remains the man.
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Fireworks, and the Party in My Pants
Fireworks, family chaos, and an unexpected party in my pants — not the kind you’re thinking. A night out at the French firemen’s ball turns into a seafood-fuelled disaster. Light-hearted, witty, and utterly relatable.
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The Great Shutter Disaster of 2025
Ah, family lunches in France. As a rule what can go wrong, will go wrong, and what would go right, generally doesn’t. But why let that get in…
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Back to Hell’s Belz
Welcome to Back to Hell’s Belz — a heartfelt tale of family, hearing aids, and last-minute rescues in coastal Brittany. Amid apéros, fireworks, and a faulty plan, our narrator navigates familial chaos with humor and warmth. From deafness to shrimps and Kir, it’s a story of love, resilience, and the joy of being gloriously imperfect together.
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Bastille Day 2025
Join us for Bastille Day 2025 as we explore the history, traditions, and chaos of France’s national holiday. From the storming of the Bastille to modern-day fireworks, family lunches, and infamous French road rage, this post blends history, humour, and heart in a uniquely Anglo-French summer tale.
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The Pyrenees Mountains – and the Pont d’Espagne which isn’t in Spain
This article follows a deeply personal journey through the Pyrenees Mountains to the Pont d’Espagne — a place in France often mistaken for being in Spain. It’s not just a travelogue, but a reflection on fatherhood, healing, and connection. Along the way, there’s ice cream, photography, winding roads, and moments of quiet understanding between a father and son.
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Lourdes 2025: A Father–Son Farewell Tour
Before his big move, Killian invites his dad on one final journey—a return to Lourdes. This warm and honest travel memoir explores father-son bonds, quiet faith, and letting go. Set against the landscapes of southwest France, it’s the first in a three-part series capturing a farewell, and a beginning.
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The Opening of the Film Archives – March 2017 with Kate in the Vines
Discover the magic of capturing everyday moments in this heartfelt journey through the archives with the Canon AE1. Join me and my daughter Kate on a nostalgic walk through the vines, exploring how familiar scenes transform into timeless treasures through photography. Reflect on seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary.
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Opening of the Film Archives, Château de Clisson, February 2017
In this entry from the Film Archives series, I revisit a visit to the Chateau de Clisson in February 2017, documenting the experience with my Canon AE1. Explore memories captured in time, the nostalgic process of film development, and a playful moment with my daughter. A journey through history.
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The Opening of the Film Archives – Chaussée des Moines, Autumn 2016
Explore the Chaussée des Moines through the lens of the Canon AE-1 on a golden autumn day. Discover the tranquil beauty of the Sèvre Nantaise river, the interplay of light and shadow, and the charm of film photography. This reflective piece blends nostalgia, technique, and storytelling for photography enthusiasts.
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The Opening of the Film Archives – Le Forêt de Grasla, October 2016
Explore the Forêt de Grasla through the lens of a Canon AE1 using Ilford HP5 Plus black-and-white film. Discover the joy of mushroom foraging while delving into the history of the Vendée, capturing the sensory beauty of nature and the timeless essence of woodland photography on film
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