Weather here! Wish you were beautiful!
The view on arrival
I had intended to update "Blogland" more often en France, but a combintation of lethargy, extreme activity (well not so much activity, but rather sun bathing and intermittent vinyard visits) and a somewhat sporadic internet access has meant that rather than bore you all with the things I have been doing (or more to the point things that I haven't) I thought it sensible to update you occasionally.
What a sight to wake up to!
As it is I have arrived at what is a home from home. There are no pressures, life is so relaxed and time has no real meaning, with the peace and quiet forming a complete blanket from the world at large. If you wake at 7a.m. then you can cycle (yes I know somewhat stereotypical for France) to the boulangerie for the fresh bread, take the dog for a walk and swim in the Garonne, pick fresh fruit and vegetables straight from the trees or vines.....yet if you do not wake until 11a.m. (depending upon the volume of alcohol and food stuffed into you the night before) it really isn't a problem either and the countryside and sun is there to welcome you when you do walk through the door.
I have had a lot of homes up and down the UK, but nothing feels more like my parents' home in Hull than the house in Barie. It is such a warm and friendly atmosphere that immediately makes you feel relaxed and at ease. There is so much space around that even when other people are around you can still take the opportunity to be at one with yourself, and I have used this time to regain a little piece of myself that I had lost recently.
After the last 6 months this has been a balm that I did not realise I needed, but has been a complete break from all the troubles in the UK. I am just sorry that it has taken all the problmes to make me appreciate what I am fortunate to have.
I wont go on, but enclose a few photographs and wish you all Bon jour!
P.S. - I will add some photographs, but unfortunately at present the uploading its says NO!
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