RECORDED: 28 December 2007 and 27 January 2008
DURATION: 34:40 SIZE: 31.8 MB STEREO

SYNOPSIS: But then I guess, better late than never. In this podcast, many belated New Year wishes… first some news and then I explain how in France you have until the end of January to do your cards and wish the best for 2008 (I know, excuses!). I also bring you a soundscape recorded during my Christmas break in Edinburgh: join me on a trip to the bank and the post office in windy Scotland.

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MUSIC AND LINKS:
Voicemail from Archerr and Tom the Ramble Redhead
Edinburgh Hogmanay Video
Hogmanay on Wikipedia

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 Late Late Late: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (8618)

RECORDED: Sunday 16 December 2007
DURATION: 36:30 SIZE: 33.5MB STEREO

SYNOPSIS: Listen to the sounds of Paris as I walk from my house to Bruno’s. Join me for a trip to the garage, the supermarket, where I pick up food for a Raclette, and hear about what has been going on lately.

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MUSIC AND LINKS:
Raclette on Wikipedia
Aguas de Março by Ryan Green and Scott Anderson
Right to vote for Europeans living in France
Trunk Guy Trunk Cast, look for #115 A Festive Parisian Day Trip

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 Sporadic: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1657)

RECORDED: Thursday 16 and Friday 17 August 2007
DURATION: 35:29 SIZE: 32.4MB STEREO
GUEST: Bruno

SYNOPSIS: Join Bruno and I after our walk to the bottom of the Verdon Grand Canyon in the Alpes de Haute Provence region of France. Hear about our holidays so far and listen to the rapids as I wade through the water.

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MUSIC AND LINKS:
Kick in the Can, Rain of July :: Podsafe Music Network
View all photos :: on a satelite map
Verdon Gorge on Wikipedia

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 Down the gorges: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (5896)

RECORDED: Saturday 4 August 2007
DURATION: 43:31 SIZE: 39.9MB STEREO

SYNOPSIS: It is August in Paris, and there is definitely a holiday feeling in the centre of the city. Put on your swimming costume and your earphones, and join me for a stroll down Paris’ beach (yes, beach!) taking in the sights and sounds on the way. Recorded before leaving for holidays.

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MUSIC AND LINKS:
Music courtesy of the Winston Giles Orchestra, Chakra Superstar
and Celine Mastrorelli, Le Silence, Podsafe Music Network
Photos of Paris Plage mine :: paris-gay.com
More information paris.fr :: Wikipedia (in French)

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 At the beach in Paris: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2198)

RECORDED: Monday 16 July 2007
DURATION: 39:06 SIZE: 35.9MB STEREO

SYNOPSIS: The day before, the mayor of Paris launched Vélib, the new self-service bike scheme. Instead of walking to work, join me as I cycle on one of the 10 000 new bikes. Includes extracts from the news in English and French.

Via Flickr, originally uploaded by twO®

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MUSIC AND LINKS:
Voice mail from Ramble Redhead, Imaginary Parisian mentioned
Articles from the BBC and LCI
Vélib website
Vélib on Wikipedia
Music courtesy of the Winston Giles Orchestra, We wait for the sunrise

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 Velibing to work: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2258)

RECORDED: Wednesday 11 July 2007
DURATION: 47:56 SIZE: 44MB STEREO

SYNOPSIS: Join me on my way to Rennes in Brittany as I record my trip from home to Paris Monparnasse train station and update you on my travels and my flat hunt. There is also information about French TGV trains and the recent speed record on the new Paris - Strasbourg high speed line.

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LINKS:
Montparnasse walkway
Map of French TGV network
BBC on the record
SNCF website about the speed record
More information on the record-breaking train
Wikipedia on the V150 train

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 Update & High Speed Records: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2221)

RECORDED: Monday 25 June 2007
DURATION: 34:04 SIZE: 31.3 MB STEREO

SYNOPSIS: Join me on my flat hunt in a beautiful little square in the 11th arrondissement, hear about the trials and tribulations of my first property acquisition while listening to the ambient sounds of Paris on a sunny day and the sounds of the métro.

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Via Flickr, originally uploaded by unlinear

MUSIC AND LINKS:
Overview of Paris arrondissements
Mayor of the 11th arrondissement
Celine Mastrorelli, Je ne veux pas savoir, Podsafe Music Network

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 Out on the hunt: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2124)

RECORDED: Tuesday 12 June & Thursday 17 May 2007
DURATION: 47:56 SIZE: 44MB STEREO

SYNOPSIS: Join me for a quick update about what has been going on recently and then listen to some audio recorded in the channel tunnel on the Eurostar train between Paris and London. Voice messages from Dave in VA and Zillafag. Support Matt’s marathon efforts to raise money for those living with HIV and AIDS.

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MUSIC AND LINKS:
View photos from our trip to London
Eurostar :: Wikipedia on the Eurostar and the channel tunnel
View tunnel entrance in UK and France on Google Maps
Pet Shop Boys, Flamboyant (Michael Mayer Kompakt Mix)

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 150ft under the sea: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (1996)