Once upon a time (just a few weeks ago), I was in Nyon library on my way up to the top floor where the English book section is situated. I was on the hunt for some reading material, a good story or two to take with me on holiday.
After choosing a few novels I made my way back down to the reception area and on my way I spotted a flyer on the community noticeboard. It read; Cercle de conteurs de La Côte - Ouvert à tous. Ces soirées sont destinées à partager ou à découvrir le monde du conte. Conteurs confirmés ou amateurs, amoureux des mots, poètes, slameurs, curieux, néophytes, il y a de la place pour tout le monde.
I was intrigued. This was a series of evenings where one can go and tell a story. Or listen to a story. What a marvellous idea. Storytelling is,...