Recent content by Colinfrance

Breathalysers in France, did you know if you're caught without them, there is no penalty. Don't you just love France.

If you're still there, how is that camelbak attached?

Softie jacket, 90 sleeping bag and hooped bivi. Forecast is 30 degrees by the end of the week...

Just given in and lit the fire.

I'm down in the Dordogne and thinking I should have gone further south! This weather is appalling, dreading this seasons influx of rellies and friends and not sure why I feel responsible for the weather. The only good news is the grass is growing faster than my donkeys can eat it.

As a 51 year old Englishman, living in darkest France, I've come through my mid life crisis and am now descending into my second childhood. I've decided it's time to use at least one of the many compasses in my bedside draw and get out into the woods. In a couple of weeks I'll be going out...