I had never noticed before the change to a dandelion clock after a shower. Isn’t that dramatic ? PS It took me ages to capture both my walking feet in one shot… I’ve added an ‘in motion’ photo to illustrate my difficulty, ha ha ! xx

So delighted to still be able to go out for a walk. I ventured out, rather timidly, but keeping well under a kilometer from my house, and within the 60 minutes specified in the new limitations for exercise under confinement regulations in France. With my attestation, proof of identity , front door key and sunglasses. […]

There is a vine in the garden here, at Le Castelou, and every year the grapes are gathered and turned in to the most delicious juice… it’s a fiddly process but SO worth it for the rich ruby-red nectar that is the result. Once the grapes have been picked through, discarding leaves and rotten or […]

Fast approaching is the first weekend of season 2019. Each new year for the chambers d’hôtes (B&B) begins with the Easter/Spring holiday, continues into full summer… and beyond until the autumn leaves appear. So now is the time to concentrate on refreshing and re-organising our beautiful home in preparation for guests… whoever they be…

Trees silhouetted against a brightening sky early one February morning…

Stopped to take tea in Mirepoix this morning, and loved the way that the summer parasols were contrasted against the green trees, and the chairs were waiting. The scene seemed perfectly set for people on holiday… a great view.