April 2025:
1.4.25:
April Fool happens here, too with kids pinning paper fish to people's backs. In our street they are pinned to our doors. My April Fool had nothing to do with fish but time. Lingered in bed until I realised that the only clock I'd not changed was the one in my bedroom. Put a scoot on to be ready for JJ to drive Henri to Argelès for an appointment.
Went on to Collioure for a lunch and a walk.
2.4.25:
Went around to Michel's to meet and have lunch with Walter (Canadian) and his wife Prae (Thai) who are here on holiday. I was on apéros. Michel made the most delicious chocolate cake, a piece of which came home with me! Scrummy!
3.4.25:
A day out in Figueres started in the Divinio, wandered around the market, had a apéro at the café from where we usually send Walter a photo. Then it was on to 9Suprem for lunch.4.4.25:
My first vernissage for this year; even if I had space on the walls, there was nothing that tempted me.
6.4.25: An Experience with a Giant Cheese!
Soooo good!
Nothing more to say.
Easter: A Bunny, some Chocolate but no Bonnets.
Life happens, Chocolate helps!
Happy Easter, All
My Easter started on Thursday with a "wee" apéro chez moi for Jacques, Suzette et JJ. Friday there was coffee in the morning with Linde and an apéro at the bar with her and Françoise in the evening. Good Friday here is not a public holiday, however, in Perpignan, Arles sur Tech and Collioure, the centuries old tradition of the Sanch Procession takes place. Black robed "penitents" in pointy hats walk in silence. Too spooky with shades of the K.K.K. for me so I've never been.
Saturday there was lunch over at Trevor's. Roast lamb, of course; lots of laughs of course and full glass to be sure. Much to my amazement , later on I managed to make a simnel cake (only the second time ever) to take to Michèle & Henri's. Shame one of the flowers is a bit askew. Traditionally made for either Mothering Sunday or Easter, with the 11 marzipan balls representing the apostles minus Judas, I don't think you see them often nowadays. Probably the majority of folk won't even know what it is.
Apparently, the Easter Sunday congregation was bigger than usual as the café was busier than usual. Didn't succumb to a glass of wine in order to enjoy the champagne the was sure to be on offer before lunch. Yes, my confidence was well founded!
Easter Monday was low key. Walked over to Ann & Terry's for coffee and cake, enjoying views of Canigou on the way. Gave the communal Omelette Pascale a miss in favour of taking it easy at home.
21.4.25:
Jasmine chez perfumes the air chez moi and walking around you cal also catch the scent of mock orange. La vie est belle, n'est-ce pas?
23.4.25:
Whether you're in England or Catalunya, "Happy St George's/Sant Jordi's Day. Not forgetting "Happy birthday, Will Shakespeare", which I now know from my friend Bernadette, is his 461st. Here, a red rose is traditionally given to a loved one and since the 1920s a book is offered on 23rd April, World Book Day. Sadly, neither one nor the other has come my way. Neither did a knight in shining armour come galloping across the village square. Maybe he' ll arrive on Sunday morning when books and roses will be available on la Place de la République.
24.4.25:
Michel and I went on our usual trip to Figueres where we followed our usual routine of coffee on the terrace of the "Centric", whizzed around the produce market and paused at the café/bar for a beer and a white wine (4€50 for both!). Simple pleasures made even nicer with blue sky and sunshine. The guy in the background of this selfie was nothing to do with us.
25.4.25:
Fish n Chips at a vineyard run by a Brit and a Kiwi.