Happy Birthday, Kathy!

A top and scarf designed in Barcelona, made in Italy and bought in France; a symbolic present for us to Kathy as it represented the 3 countries making up this trip. Her card had 2 penguins on it which caused a few laughs. I'm afraid you, our readers, can't really appreciate this in-joke, sorry.

While Christian was mingling with high-ups (President of the French senate, our local, MP, Regional President, Departmental President and several mayors) at the opening of a new museum, we wandered around the market. He
didn't stay for the reception but joined us instead for a drink with several others. Quite an experience for Kathy as not only were there several "bandas" playing but she was also treated to a rendition of "happy birthday" from us all which made her blush ever so slightly.
Had lunch at the restaurant and very good it was too, made even more enjoyable by eating outside in the sunshine. Needless to say there was another "All Blacks" conversation and we suggested that Philippe might have a theme evening along these lines. Why not?
In the evening along with Jean-Jacques, we went over to Mas Alart to James's vernissage which was accompanied by a wine and cheese tasting. The cheese was English and went down a storm; James did two small paintings on the spot, sold them and all but one of the others. All in all, a pretty good day for all concerned.