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…]
Our first full Sunday in France starts with a visit to the boulangerie. I am a little disappointed that it is not the usual young woman behind the counter and her place is taken by a middle-aged man who perhaps enjoys his own products a little too much. The shops seems busy or should I … [Read more…]
My first bad day in France was Friday. My husband came home from work at the lady’s house on Thursday informing me that they had decided it was best if I stay in on Friday in case the man from Orange turned up. I asked whether the man from Orange had indicated he was likely … [Read more…]
A day out in Brittany rescues us today. I wake in an emotional frame of mind and am my husband enters the bedroom. He has brought me a cup of coffee which I take to be a good sign. As is out way, I want to analyse the night before and my husband wants to … [Read more…]
The perfect home in France I found our perfect home in France by sending out a cosmic order. I was looking for somewhere big enough for a family of five with access to good village amenities, easy to maintain outside space and not too far from the coast. It turned up just when I needed … [Read more…]
Relaxing in France means it is easy to over-sleep although technically as we do not need to be up early, I suppose we are just adapting to a new pace of life. Having slept late, we skipped our daily visit to the village boulangerie and headed out toward the joys of the supermarket again. My … [Read more…]
Drinking too much Muscat last night led to me waking with a raging thirst in the early hours of this morning. Unsure of whether I would get back to sleep easily or not, I went downstairs raiding the children’s supplies of Oragina with enthusiasm. I settled down on one of the lovely red leather sofas … [Read more…]
Waking up in France to the sound of church bells and birds singing convinces me we have made an inspired choice in moving here. My bedroom is gorgeous with cream and red walls. Huge tree-like beams decorate the ceiling. I would describe the shape of the room but this is quite impossible as it is … [Read more…]
Internet problems in France were bound to hit us hard. We discovered pretty quickly on arriving at our new home that the phone was not connected and we had no Internet connection. This was an issue not only because of the children’s wishes to play video games and chat with friends back home but also … [Read more…]
I had not known quite what to expect from our first day in France but here is what happened. My first night’s sleep in France was superb despite the extreme heat and the fact we have a much smaller bed here. The bedding was clean and crisp and I did not use a duvet as … [Read more…]