This year the barbeque season started late, at least for us. We went shopping in the English market on Saturday afternoon and I couldn’t resist but buying one of the 1 kg steaks on display at one of the butchers there.

Now that’s what I call a steak!

And a few minutes later.

That was actually the first time I ever had the problem that different regions of the steak where finished before others. I wish I could claim that I ate all of it, but to be honest half of it was already way too much for me.

The evening was wonderful, and we where staying outside till way after night fall.

Once inside the party was getting hot, literally, as some French brought Absinthe.

A drink usually served burning with caramelised sugar. With 70% alcohol, it is no surprise that the drink was, and indeed still is, illegal in some countries.

Anyway, the party was great, even if it is sad to see another friend leave us.

I wish you all the best for the future Alexandra and hope to keep in touch and see you soon!

So this year, Paddy’s Day has fallen on a Saturday. Which is handy, because over here, if a public holiday falls on a weekend, the following Monday is off. I really like that.

Even more important for most of the lads here are the Six Nation finals that are going to be decided this afternoon. France is ahead by points, but Ireland has a fighting chance being just 4 points between them. In case they win, this will surely be a night to remember.