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Here are the promised photos of our adventures between July and October.  Beginning of July, the whole family set off, by car and then by ferry, on a grand tour of the United Kingdom to visit ministry-partners as well as Carolyn's family.  We almost managed to go all the way round the country! Julie and Anna enjoyed rediscovering British play-parks.  And Claire was delighted to discover them for the first time. Our three beautiful flowers were in their element in the midst of amazing British gardens (here in Scotland) Julie and Anna practising high-jumping.  We were able to spend an afternoon on the East coast, to remind us of Brittany... ... and to sharpen Claire's teeth! At the border between England and Scotland (Carter Bar), the Bagpipe-player we met 4 years ago was still there, and the scenery just as beautiful.  And it is in Scotland that we celebrated our 10th Wedding Anniversary in style! After England and Scotland, we discovered a little corner of Paradise in the North

We've been talking about it for months, and it has finally happened! The "Move Your City" project took place in Rennes from 27th October to 2nd November to launch an initiative called "A Heart for Rennes". Our slogan : "To love, serve and animate the city of Rennes". Here is a photo-summary of the event. Even before the young campers arrived, we covered the city association boards inviting the people of Rennes to our big "Celebration of Life" on the Saturday. Over 30 young people from Rennes, but also from all over France, and even our friend Kate from the UK, came to participate in this camp to serve the city.  Claire enjoyed attending the early morning worship team practices. For the young campers, the morning sessions included times of worship... ... bible teaching and training workshops... ... and times of prayer. The group bonded very quickly.   The team of volunteers who cooked for us throughout the week were amazing and we all thorough