‘The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing.’                                                                                  Marcus Aurelius The time has come to say goodbye to naturism and hello to clothes and convention. It’s ten o’clock in the morning, and I’m standing at the gate leading from La Jenny to the familiar painted green cycle path of La Velodysée. My …

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‘The only journey is the one within.’ Rainer Maria Rilke On my last day here among the Lotus Eaters at La Jenny, I’ve taken myself to the beach. I have a makeshift picnic with me, leftovers and some bread, and a bottle of wine. It’s good to breath the sea air and today the weather …

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‘A day without laughter is a day wasted.’ Charlie Chaplin   There is a German woman staying in the chalet just across the way from mine. We waved to each other in a cheery way as I moved in. She is alone it turns out, and we chatted briefly as I unloaded the bike, both …

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‘Neither should a ship rely on one small anchor, nor should life rest on a single hope.’ Epictetus The very lovely people at reception give me a map. With 756 chalets on site, I’m sure I would struggle to find my new home without it. The setting is quite beautiful. After the flatlands of my …

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