10.3.19:
Walked around the
market and along the sea wall before meeting up with J and F's daughter, two
grand children and their friend JM at the Templiers for coffee.
As I'd forgotten
to take something out of the freezer for lunch and fancied a glass of wine on the
terrace of the bar, I took the notion to eat there. Sat myself where I could
benefit from the sunshine only to have to move as it was too hot!
Came home for a
cuppa and allowed myself just one episode of "Secret City" before
working at the computer.
Another visit to
Oz where political intrigue was rife and to Midsomer where the storyline was so
mind numbing that I fell asleep and missed the end!
Weather:
21°, sun, blue
sky, cloud later
Went off to the
market with Jacques and met up with Jean and Françoise for coffee. Then it was
lunch at Kathy's out in the sunshine.
This evening, I
left the States to head down under to "Secret City" which is turning
out to be a "just one more" kind of series.
Weather:
22, sun, blue sky
and a little cloud
8.3.19:
Oh, what fun! An
early start to clean ready to receive JJ, Henri and Michèle for an apéro before
going to the restaurant for lunch.
We got off to a
good start when Henri knocked a full glass of wine into JJ's lap causing him to
bolt home to change.
Duty called for JJ
so there were only the 3 of us for coffee at the bar, well, until Michel
stopped on his way over to the Mairie. How enjoyable it was in the sun.
Did a bit of this
and a bit of that and before I knew it, it was time to meet Nicole P at the
other bar. Just one glass then home for a bowl of soup and an early night.
Weather:
17°, sun, cloud
later
Put in a very
brief appearance at the Language Exchange after doing a bit of work on the
computer and before meeting Nicole to go to Figueres.
There were far
fewer stalls there than usual and while it was pleasing to see an array of
light colours after winter blacks and greys, nothing caught our eye.
Had a very long
lunch at Aroma Café and drove home via the supermarket avoiding a serious cloud
burst. https://www.tripadvisor.fr/Restaurant_Review-g315921-d8367907-Reviews-Aroma_Cafe-Figueres_Province_of_Girona_Catalonia.html
Weather:
16°, sun, cloud,
rain
Decided on a
restaurant, walked their route but still need to sort out parking for the bus.
Apparently, there's a drop off fee of 20€!
Had lunch at
" Les Templiers" https://hotel-templiers.com/index.php/fr/#
and visited Machado's grave; both a first for Jacques. Like many other
people he thought that he was Catalan but in fact he was born in
Andalucia. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/antonio-machado
This pleasant
escape to the sea was followed by screen time at home and bed at 3am after
finishing season 2 of Designated Survivor. Now there's a wait until season 3 is
launched. Patience, patience!
Weather:
19°, a sun, cloud,
wind
5.3.19:
Was good to do the
kind of thing that we would have enjoyed doing together. Those of you who know
us will guess that it would involve discovering a new village and a good lunch.
Today it was Calmeilles, a pretty little village of 30 people in a Commune of 65
complete with its own Mairie. It's little "Bistro de Pays" called
"La Cisteil" (Catalan for
basket) served up good, simple fresh food. https://www.facebook.com/lecisteil/
A walk through the cork
trees, at 600m afforded miles of super views.
Managed to get
back in time to go straight to a book signing of Antonio Machado ....., a
Spanish poet who fled to France in 1939 and is buried in Collioure. His tomb
has become a place of "pilgrimage"; people leave objects on and
around it and also leave
letters in the
letterbox by the side of it. Post is also delivered there. Just imagine the
address.
The presentation
went on to discuss the "Retirada" and was followed by an apéritif.
Scenery, good
food, the company of friends, culture, history and sunshine. What's not to
like?
Weather:
18°, sun and blue
sky
4.3.19:
Finally put my
nose outside for the first time at 5pm to set up the welcome apéritif for new
members of the association. About 20 of us chatted, mixed and mingled. Then it
was home for a cuppa and back to Washington.
Weather:
15°, overcast
We enjoyed a good
long lunch which had guinea fowl as the main course. The walk back helped ease
the guilty conscience!
Weather:
16°, sun and some
cloud
Decided against
going to the market, preferring to meet Nicole for coffee. The bar was
cheerless and Jean Louis more interested in reading his rugby magazine that
doing his job.
Went to Céret
under my own steam even though I'd had offers of a lift from my two gallants to
go earlier. Arrived in time for lunch at Henri and Michelle's and as you know,
there's no such thing as a free lunch ......
Spent a long time
transferring the birthday photos and sending them on to family. Really must
learn how to create zip files.
Spent the evening
in the usual way though gave myself a break from "Reign" about Mary
Queen of Scots and fast forwarded 500 years to get to know the "Designated
Survivor".
Weather:
18°, sun cloud
later in the day
After lunch, had
an overdue session on the treadmill.
The evening
started with a Twinning meeting; I couldn't resist getting up from the table to take this photo. Business done, Martine and I headed for the bar, right next door for a glass of rosé. Finished the day with , yes, you've got it, a box set.
Weather:
18°, sun and blue
sky
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