Born in Germany, I left for (then) foreign shores over 30 years ago, moving first to Paris for a few years, then on to Portland, Oregon. This was followed by a wonderful time in Bristol, UK, and a few incredible years in Japan, a country which I still visit at regular intervals. I spent five interesting years in Silicon Valley, California, but after that it was time for a change to a more relaxed and outdoor/culture focused lifestyle, which we found in Vancouver, Canada. Over the last 10+ years, the need to be closer to family and old friends resulted in us refocusing on Europe, living and working in the green North of England and the Cevennes in France.
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