Wednesday 9 July 2008

Le Moulin et La Lavande



Another lovely day today31 degs and another good French class. Learning vocabulary about the family. We are expecting a family of four to join us tomorrow...très intéressant. I know there should be accents but haven't sussed how to do this..that is if I can!
Visited a local Windmill which is surrounded by Lavander....very picturesque.
Bought more pots for the balcony...so perhaps photos at the weekend. Going to see a singer in the square at 21.30pm. .....Cuban influence:-).

Tuesday 8 July 2008

La Belle Temps

Fabulous weather today and a very good french class. Bought more plants from Peyriac to brighten the balcony...photos to follow later! Homework done..Mike cooking supper while I enjoy a G&T on the balcony - fantastique!
A walk into Place Carnot to listen to another musical performance after our meal.
Au revoir pour maintenant.

Monday 7 July 2008

Parlez-vous Français? Moi.... un peu!



Today was our first day of a three week intensive, conversational French course. It went well and both Mike & I were able to understand enough of what Dominique, our teacher, was saying for us to reply, albeit very slowly; it took some time to get the whole story out!! Mon Dieu!
We were a little disappointed to find we were the only two étudiants! We had hoped to meet some new people and expand our vocabulary! Someone is joining us on Thursday but not sure if it is for only that day or for the three weeks.
By midday my brain was scrambled and I was looking forward to lunch and a siesta!
but first...les devoirs...the dreaded homework......ages since I had any of that!! Easy- peasy -lemon- squeezy....... tomorrow I will let you know how many I got wrong!!
The weather has been 'iffy' again today....breezy and intermittent sunshine but still warm enough to wear light clothing...and it's not raining!!
We are being told frequently c'est l 'exceptionnelle...worst weather for fifty years!! C'est la vie!
A bientot!

Evening shadows on studio wall

Sunset on the Cathedral in Carcassonne

Fading light

Sunset on studio wall

Sunset and the moon

Time for reflection with a cool chardonnay on the balcony

Sunday 6 July 2008