We took our 7-year-old to see #Wicked at the weekend. He absolutely loved it and understood the majority of the narrative & messages of the film. I sign on to all the hype about this movie. It’s wonderful! I also recommend reading the book - darker, deeper, and even more hard-hitting.

Not a big frequenter of McDonalds, but we’re in the road travelling back to Germany, so it’s convenient. Here in France, they serve the fries and other things in reusable plastic holders/bowls. This is great! Has it come to any other country? Not in use in Germany yet, I think.

A red, ribbed container with a logo resembling McDonald’s is placed on a white surface.

“Remember – hate is always foolish and love is always wise. Always try to be nice and never fail to be kind.”

This perspective has stuck with me since Peter Capaldi’s final #DoctorWho episode in 2017 (Twice Upon a Time). I hope it resonates with you too. (Images generated with Microsoft Copilot).

A cartoon scientist in a thoughtful pose stands beside a futuristic machine with glowing panels and intricate controls. The TARDIS console, basically... with a pixar Doctor!

Another hike at Cap Leucate. This time on the other side of the nature reserve. Can’t believe it’s taken us 10 years to realise this area is so close to where we regularly vacation! #photography #beach #france #coast

Photo: A rocky shoreline with waves gently crashing under a partly cloudy sky, with a few people walking along the beach.

The more aged this greenhouse gets, the more lovely it seems to become #photography #rust #decay #greenhouse #ironwork #brokenglass

An ornate iron and glass structure with intricate designs and reflections fills the scene.

Added a vignette to this one of Lucy. Can’t believe she’s 13. She still acts like a doggy teenager 😂 #photography #dog #doberman

A black and tan dog (Doberman mix) wearing a harness stands near a body of water with foliage around.

Today’s hike was around the cliffs to the east of Banyuls-sur-Mer. If anyone knows what type of rock this coastline is, I’d love to know. Claude.ai claimed “The coastline east of Banyuls-sur-Mer is primarily composed of metamorphic rocks, specifically schist, which is part of the Pyrenean geological formation. These dark-colored schists are heavily folded and layered, creating the dramatic cliffs and coves (called “criques” locally) that characterize this part of the Côte Vermeille.” Which sounds good… #photography #coast #cliffs #mediterranean

Coastal houses with red roofs are perched on rocky cliffs overlooking a calm sea, with hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.A rocky coastline meets a calm, expansive sea under a partly cloudy blue sky.A black and brown dog wearing a collar stands on a rocky coastline with the sea in the background.A rocky surface featuring layers of textured stone formations.