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What is Down that Road?

On the road again with our travelling companions Enjoying the scenery as we travel in “Parsley” the Peugeot and stopping off to research areas as our possible next home base. Lots of research going on here! Thought you might like to join in with us, with the following...

On the Hunt

Well it’s all go with the house hunting currently, if we’re not viewing with agents we’re driving around “researching “ areas!There are some lovely properties around where we are currently based in both the Dordogne and Lot-et-Garonne, but after 10 visits 2 had offers...

Check out the Countryside

Each morning we wander off down the drive and get “Lost in France” (anyone else old enough to remember that great song!?) We’d certainly cover a few more kms on a horse but enjoy the walk and pretend that it’s good for us. Something has to offset the cheese and wine!...

We Made It

Just sitting here in the sunshine (beside the pool) pinching myself. We’ve actually made it to a France, a little later than planned but what the heck! Had a great trip down to the SW taking our time in “Parsley” checking areas and making notes as we travelled. The...

On y va!!!

Just into July and our plans are beginning to take shape. A 4 month delay but hey we were lucky enough to spend that time with family, see the seasons change in England and enjoy some quiet time in the Gloucestershire countryside, unwinding from the frenetic time at...

Still On Hold

So, now we are into June and our plans are still on hold. There’s talk on social media that border restrictions within the EU may be lifted next week, however getting across the Channel may not be so easy – time will tell! Some excitement last week when we were...

Movement in the Air

With restrictions being slightly lifted here in England, we’ve been able to put Stage 1 of our original plan into action! We’re on the search for a little Motorhome to enable us (as and when?) to progress to Stage 2 in France. Have visited a couple of dealers, all...

Time Marches On

Our daily dog walks now are in shirtsleeves or a jumper rather than waterproofs and beanies! Spring is moving towards Summer, different flowers are blooming- the daffodils and bluebells are over and we’ve started to net the gooseberries and other fruit. Irises in the...

Trouble in the hen house!

Woke up yesterday to discover evidence of a raid on the hen house. Luckily the two little bantams survived the ordeal, minus a few feathers! Blonde and friend It was a pretty determined raid by the would be burglar who shredded the rope tying down the roof, removed...

Home Schooling

As the days and weeks drift into each other it’s hard to believe we’ve been on this side of the world for 10 weeks now! In some ways it feels like forever as we have completely settled into our new way of life “social distancing “ and filling the days. Bit of home...