Could have been better

Today, the national newspapers are on strike and the lorry is still blocking the road. We were expecting friends for lunch to day but something cropped up and they were unable to come. Unfortunately, I didn't get their message until they arrived at 1.30pm for a coffee. Christian had to go off and be on duty but at least we had the chance to catch up on their holiday and house exchange experiences. The afternoon wasn't much better when I found myself in the middle of village "politics". Thankfully, the evening was better as we we were invited to Joëlle and Michel's for an apéritif and to meet their Roumanian friend. Let's hope that Friday, 13th is a better day!