Provence Tayl's

We have just returned from 10 days away, the longest time we have spent away from France since we moved here. We flew to London Thursday 11th October and spent the night with Martin, well not literally, but we did share a very nice and much missed curry.
We flew to Bodrum in Turkey, on the Friday and stayed at my son, Richard's house which overlooks a new golf course.





We had a very decadent week, relaxing, reading, eating and drinking and he even drove us everywhere - pefect!It's nice when your investment in your kids starts to pay off!!


This is the view from the roof terrace.


We felt it was our responsibility to check out the local eating establishments which were excellent.


Richard enjoying the good life!




And a final lunch before we flew home.



We spent the weekend in Surrey, and as ever thanks to Sue & Tim for giving up their luxurious master bedroom suite for us, and to Martin for letting me pilfer his wine and liquer supply. It was great to see the Rugby World cup Final at the swan and catch up with friends.

And now we return to France where over the weekend winter has arrived, with temperatures dropping from the mid 20's last week to 5 degrees today and minus 4 over night - something tells me this could be a cold winter!

I was greeted by a speeding ticket with a fine and points to my non existant French licence which I will now have to obtain! We went today to the 'pre facture' who sent us to the 'office du Justice' who referred us to our Maire! watch this space!

And finally, whilst we have been away Thijs has been hard at it, this is our house.





And the second one.







We Have walls!!