Written on May 20, 2008 at 8:52 am by Jennie

What I did on my 26th birthday

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On Sunday, I went to bed at 2 am. Got up at 5:30 am. Took Jessica to the airport in Geneva (David drove). Came home and went back to bed. Got up again at 11 am. Headed to the medieval festival in Andilly with David and Lucy. Watched 1) the French beat the English during the 100 Years’ War, 2) falcons and eagles do neat tricks at the Fauconnerie, and 3) the jousting competition between the knights of Savoie and Bourgogne. (Guess who won?)

“English” Archers

Joan of Arc

Falcon

Get it?

Anachronism of the day.

Italian Marching Band!

Geese herded by a dog. Adorable end to the parade.

The four knights. The evil Bourgogne knights are wearing the color black and horns, of course.

Apparently this weapon is called a fléau in French. Still don’t know what it’s called in English.

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Penny

Happy Birthday!

That looks like a lot of fun
Penny

Happy Birthday!That looks like a lot of fun
L

There’s a similar performance in Foix each summer that recounts the history of Ariège. It’s performed at night though, and they use high power projectors to project images on the castle (visible from the outdoor theater).
L

There’s a similar performance in Foix each summer that recounts the history of Ariège. It’s performed at night though, and they use high power projectors to project images on the castle (visible from the outdoor theater).
Richard

Great pictures…the French are so good at putting on these occasions aren’t they?
Richard

Great pictures…the French are so good at putting on these occasions aren’t they?
Aaron

That weapon is called a flail in English. It’s interesting that fléau has a second meaning of scourge, bane, or plague. Scourge in English can also mean a type of flail.
Aaron

That weapon is called a flail in English. It’s interesting that fléau has a second meaning of scourge, bane, or plague. Scourge in English can also mean a type of flail.
Erin

Salut Jen,

I have been reading your journal for awhile. I am kind of in the same situation as you except I am in the south of France and I’ve been a student here for two years. My french boyfriend and I of roughly two years want to get PACS’d so I could stay here and work.. but the director of the prefecture told us I could not get a carte de sejour familiale and in fact PACS does nothing for me. Perhaps it did in the past and has just recently changed? But, anyway I’m finding that when you speak about how you are legally going to be able to work in France because you are PACS’d and have lived with your boyfriend over a year, I’m just confused with conflicting information… I understand they aren’t obliged to give you the carte de sejour familiale, but this “director” of the prefecture is saying its not even possible! I would appreciate any info you can give me! I am always thinking of you and your little journal and how YOU are doing what I am trying to do!
Erin

Salut Jen,I have been reading your journal for awhile. I am kind of in the same situation as you except I am in the south of France and I’ve been a student here for two years. My french boyfriend and I of roughly two years want to get PACS’d so I could stay here and work.. but the director of the prefecture told us I could not get a carte de sejour familiale and in fact PACS does nothing for me. Perhaps it did in the past and has just recently changed? But, anyway I’m finding that when you speak about how you are legally going to be able to work in France because you are PACS’d and have lived with your boyfriend over a year, I’m just confused with conflicting information… I understand they aren’t obliged to give you the carte de sejour familiale, but this “director” of the prefecture is saying its not even possible! I would appreciate any info you can give me! I am always thinking of you and your little journal and how YOU are doing what I am trying to do!
Au Soleil Levant

Happy belated birthday!

I feel like everywhere in France is having medieval fairs in the next month-ish. I know there will be at least two happening hereabouts, and one of them is like a month long festival with different periods represented each weekend.
Au Soleil Levant

Happy belated birthday!I feel like everywhere in France is having medieval fairs in the next month-ish. I know there will be at least two happening hereabouts, and one of them is like a month long festival with different periods represented each weekend.
Justin

Well Happy Birthday! Ah I remember being 26, but it seems so long ago
Justin

Well Happy Birthday! Ah I remember being 26, but it seems so long ago
Monique

Joyeux anniversaire
Monique

Joyeux anniversaire
Andromeda

Looks like a fun birthday! Hope you had a great one!
Andromeda

Looks like a fun birthday! Hope you had a great one!
Richard

…oh and thanks for the link to http://www.lavieenfoussais.com Jennie. I appreciate it & will reciprocate
Richard

…oh and thanks for the link to http://www.lavieenfoussais.com Jennie. I appreciate it & will reciprocate
Le Tigre in France

I had no idea it was your birthday, happy belated birthday! x
Le Tigre in France

I had no idea it was your birthday, happy belated birthday! x