Clowning Around

Walked up to the market which needless to say was smaller than usual. Stopped for a coffee before wandering back for lunch. While the kids were upstairs playing and Frank, Stéphanie and Christian had a siesta, I made the most of the peace and quiet to watch Downton Abbey. From the sublime to the ridiculous we went into town to see the show that the kids had given us for Christmas. First of all we met up with Jacques for a drink before he goes off to cover the"Dakar" rally  which despite its name starts in Argentina and not Africa. We came away with the latest book that he and Yaneth have edited about Women's sport in 2013. There's no way to explain the "Family Sempianyki", they're a disfunctinal family, style Adams/Simpsons where anything goes.  You just need to Watch this clip http://www.francetvinfo.fr/cirque-clowns-russes-dans-la-famille-semianyki_457648.html 
We didn't think that we'd stay the course but to our surprise we did.we did. Not having eaten we tried to go to "Le Charentier" opposite but we were too late so we settled instead for a curry a few doors down from chez Frank. we were received with a smile and a warm welcome thus made our way to bed feeling happy with the world.