Started the day with a massage at Muriel's and then my usual coffee withe the two Nicole's. Jean and Françoise came and joined us for an apéritif as did Michèle and Henri.
The main event though was a trip to our twin town over the border to drink champagne (the real stuff, Tattinger, no less, that the Maire had given Christian for his 70th) and eat foie gras with Ann, Terry and Jean-Jacques. Installed ourselves at a picnic bench above the village with lovely views and the little sculpture of the shepherd who's sadly lost (stolen) his beloved mermaid.
The rain held off until we'd almost finished but by the time we made it down to Conxita's for lunch, it was pourring down. She was her usual jolly, affectionate self and there were even kisses from her more reserved husband. Lunch was simple but fun and of course sprinkled liberally with stories of our dearly departed Christian.
I'd had phone calls and emails, gifts from Ann and Nicole V and been surrounded by people who cared for Christian and continue to care for me helping me to pass this first anniversary. Without them, it would have been a very different affair.
Weather:
22° Sun, cloud, spots of rain, heavy rain. En bref, un vrai temps normand!
28.5.16:
Took the bus to the market and met Françoise for coffee and loads of otried to stay awake until the time that he died but ther people. Had an apéritif with Henri and Michèle who invited me back for an impromptu lunch. took the bus back and spent the evening watching the telly.
Weather:
Cloudy start, some sun and rain in the evening, thunderstorm overnight
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