I was planning to just do an update once a month, especially as we are under Covid regulations at the moment. However as I use this little blog as something of a personal diary as well as recording our life in France (for those that are interested) there was something I wanted to record – the death of HRH Prince Philip.
Yesterday the 17th April “The Duke” travelled to his final resting place in St. George’s Chapel, Windsor. He was just a few weeks short of his 100th Birthday, a remarkable man and what an honour it was to work for him over 50 years ago.
R.I.P Sir
Back to the present and back to France, last week we discovered our local medieval church. On a gorgeous Spring day we took a wander around this 12th century beauty. The priory is unfortunately now a ruin but the interior of the church is still in use and in “normal times” concerts are held within the ruins.
The other memorable aspect of the week was another challenge dealing with French bureaucracy- we are slowly getting there but I couldn’t resist this!!!!
Yes, I can relate to the paperwork challenge – one of the reasons I opted out of buying my own place in La Belle France !
Just thought it was so appropriate Dave!😂
Hi from Oz. Wonderful to see your blog, you seem to be having a great time.
Like everyone we are planning a 2023 trip, our destination is France: Paris and a few other destinations onward to the south, we are in the dreaming stage and thinking of all the possibilities!
How can we contact you? We are not sure exactly where you are, but what fun to catch up.
Fondest wishes Sue and Peter
Hey, brilliant to hear from you Pete and Sue! Would be great to catch up next year. We are half way down France on the left, inland from La Rochelle and a little north of Angouleme in the Charente department. Best contact is by email susanftufnell@icloud.com
Look forward to catching up on years of news! Xx
Just found the reply to our blog. Sorry blogging is a whole new experience
WatchING the Jubilee concert right now. Expect a newsy email S&Px
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