After a lovely morning at the Malestroit market, I thought I would share my reasons to visit markets in France with you. Choice 1. Firstly there are so many of them with any sizeable town or village likely to hold one at least once a week so you can choose the market that suits your … [Read more…]
The main excitement of yesterday was an evening in Pontivy. My husband had swapped shifts so my morning choices were a visit to church, the tourist office or the bakery. In the end after a bad night’s sleep due to a diagonal husband, I caught up with rest. It amazes me that finally I have … [Read more…]
It is hard to feel any sort of stress in France. We can amble to the bakery shop for delicious treats, we can lounge around or we can head out to explore beautiful surroundings. Our choices are lovely ones. Yesterday was stressful but with good outcomes in the end. My husband returned from the UK … [Read more…]
It felt odd waking up today without my husband in the house. I had planned to wake early but after a fitful night’s sleep bothered by heat and flies, I found it was almost midday by the time I headed downstairs. I caught up with some UK politics with my children chipping in with their … [Read more…]
My husband slept late this morning. It is wonderful how we all find our own pace in our new life and that our mornings can be lazy. He was guilty for getting up so late but I had enjoyed a quiet morning getting little jobs done but mainly listening to my beloved bells and birdsong. … [Read more…]
“Is it possible to keep your UK job when you move to France?”. This will be a crucial question for many people who want to make the move for lower living costs and arguably a much better quality of life in France from Great Britain. Here is our experience so far. My husband’s company on … [Read more…]
French forests are common in our particular area and one is particularly close to our village so I suggested a trip out to investigate last night. It was a short drive and looked like a very ancient and beautiful place. We stopped at a gate and set off down a path but were worried by … [Read more…]
Television problems in France were added to our Internet troubles today. It is so frustrating as I made payments on the proviso these things would be in place when we moved into our new home. Our landlady told me to expect the television man between 10 and noon today so once again I was stuck … [Read more…]
Here are my family’s views of France one week in to our adventure. Husband General impressions – Bloody bars are shut but I love the pace of life. Best food – Chips in Carnac Best drink – Breton beer Best place – I like the village where we are staying as it is quiet and gentle … [Read more…]
Monday in France I work well rested on Monday in France. Everyone in the house was still asleep so I caught up with 3 blog posts recording our new life in France. I also did some housework which seems so much less of a drudge here as I am in pleasant surroundings and the family … [Read more…]