Before Cephalonia there was a clearing in the Normandy woods, with a spring and a clear, cold stream

Before Cephalonia there was a clearing in the Normandy woods, with a spring and a clear, cold stream | Louis de Bernières

The writer reminisces about feeling at home in various places during different stages of life. From camping in France with his girlfriend to finding solace in Normandy, each location holds a special memory. France remains a spiritual home, but new adventures with his girlfriend change his life's direction.