The French way of life is great. Late starts in the morning, very long lunches, fresh food open air markets and the much noted ‘ je ne sais quoi’. We love it all However, there is something that I cannot ignore, even in our bucolic bliss. No way of sugar coating it, so I’m just … Continue reading I’m sorry, but it must be said…

It seems like we have been away for so much longer than we have, purely due to the amount of items for the house we’ve had to buy or services to organise. It’s a good feeling, particularly now the big ticket items have, in the most part, been sorted and we know that when we … Continue reading La petite nouvelle……

  My brocante finds. I love poking about in old shops and I’ve found a few things I love. There will be more no doubt, but I’m happy to wait and accumulate them over time. It’s part of the fun of being here.  The coffee table was a master stroke of luck, it’s just gorgeous … Continue reading These are a few of my favourite things…

We had snow!!!!! Apologies, the photos aren’t great, but it’s hard to take a clear shot when you are sitting in the car, jigging up and down with excitement!! Bisous

Or WeeFee, as it’s pronounced here in France, but back to that, later.. So, we are now the proud and very happy owners of our little house in France! Our meeting with the notaire went without a hitch and apparently, was the fastest completion in the history of French completions! We were done and dusted … Continue reading Where oh where can my Wifi be..?

Yes, we certainly have been as busy as 🐝 since we arrived, but I’ll try to bring you up to date. We made it to France, safe and sound. Our late flight from Brisbane last Sunday, was uneventful..just how I like it! And, even better, I slept for 5-6 hours of the 14 hour leg to … Continue reading Nous avons été occupés, comme des abeilles…

Most of you know that, in November 2017, Jeff and I returned again to France. It was not planned, it was very spur of the moment, but the spontaneity of it was exhilarating for us both. The reason? To view a little house on the river, in the town that we had grown to love, … Continue reading New beginnings….