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Moving out
The exit from Roquetaillade was much less hard work than it might have been, because the removers took most of the furniture and dealt with the large and difficult items. We had been packing frantically up to the very last … Continue reading
The long trek north
Well that wasn’t as bad as it might have been! We’ve successfully completed the first return trip north to the Allier, and our walking llamas are now installed in their temporary home. On Thursday morning, we set out to load … Continue reading
How green is our valley
This afternoon we went for our favourite basic walk round the valley. We would have done this while Frank and Phil were here during the last three days, but unfortunately a Mediterranean low pressure zone produced rain every day! Hopefully, … Continue reading
Spring images
Now that we really are in Spring, everything is coming to life. Each day, there’s something new to take delight in. Often the blossom on a particular type of plant only lasts for a few days, so it’s an ever-changing … Continue reading
Dangerous wildlife (allegedly)
As today is a Sunday, one of the first sounds I heard this morning was the intermittent cacophony of hounds. Each weekend throughout the autumn and winter, many of the men in the commune gather to take part in that … Continue reading
Spring chickens
Spring may still be nearly a week away, but the weather has been superb for the last three days. On Thursday, we went for lunch to Lin and Pete’s. Sitting outside in the sun, we relaxed and managed to get … Continue reading