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Finish the Sentence: New Caledonia

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Don’t worry, I also didn’t know this beautiful French island colony in the South Pacific existed, until I met Phillipe in South America, who made it sound too damn good to pass up. So for a week he hosted a fondue of hunting, spearfishing, watersports, and excessive cheese consumption. The sea is 27 degrees and there are no sharks (allegedly). Island life is always special. It’s also all French here, so special thankyou to Phillipe’s translating skills.



Stephane
I am inspired by: Women and nature
I regret: Not kissing the first girl I fell in love with
Today I am grateful for: Living in my country, which I like very much

Michel
I am inspired by: Freedom
I regret: My marraige
Today I am grateful for: Not to be sick

Richard
I am inspired by: Politics
I regret: Not speaking 10 different languages
Today I am grateful for: Phillipe introducing you to us


Helene
I am inspired by: Nature
I regret: That nature is slowly disappearing
Today I am grateful for: Chocolate cake

Frederick
I am inspired by: My wife
I regret: Not being more flexible
Today I am grateful for: Being alive, where I am

Edwige
I am inspired by: Books
I regret: I can't write poetry
Today I am grateful for: Being healthy


Natalie
I am inspired by: History
I regret: Not travelling in Europe enough
Today I am grateful for: Dining with family and friends

Eva
I am inspired by: An ideal way of life
I regret: That people I know are not here to share the experience
Today I am grateful for: The beauty of the shore

Damien
I am inspired by: The fish at the natural aquarium
I regret: Having to leave too soon
Today I am grateful for: Eva's efforts to drag me here


Helene
I am inspired by: Beauty
I regret: Not remembering every little piece of my life
Today I am grateful for: Friends and sunshine

Antonella
I am inspired by: Life
I regret: Being too impulsive
Today I am grateful for: My family and my life

Emmanuel
I am inspired by: My life
I regret: Mars
Today I am grateful for: Everything


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