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On 29 April Emmanuel Macron outlined the French equivalent of the UK’s “roadmap to freedom”, perhaps somewhat optimistically, given that France has the second highest European infection rates, after Turkey. The current infection rates for selected relevant countries are as follows (rates per 100,000): Turkey 940 (just announced a full lockdown) France 694 Croatia 691 […]
First things first! This is a very geeky post and really only for those regular visitors who are frustrated with internet access at the house. Background We have had quite a challenge trying to sort out wifi and satellite TV in the house over the last few years. Now it seems that there may be […]
We have new neighbours in the field behind the house. The fence is electrified so keep clear! It also makes turning the car into the drive a bit of a challenge. If you’re having a problem doing so it’s fine to park outside the gates.
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I visited the all new Petit Gurson this afternoon and it’s exceeded expectations: http://www.gurson.co.uk/galleries/pictures-and-places/saint-martin-de-gurson/le-petit-gurson-2017/
After I jumped the gun with an earlier announcement, the all new Le Petit Gurson, or Gursons as it is also known, is officially opening on Friday 18 August. The managers are Anita Hawksworth and Martin Brough. I haven’t found anything on social media yet but I’ll add anything that turns up. Looking forward to […]
La Dune du Pilat is the tallest sand dune in Europe and a great place to visit for a day out from the house if the weather’s good. Here’s how to get there. Aim for Bordeaux on the A62 and then follow the signs for Arcachon. Here’s the guide in: This is the website: http://www.dunedupilat.com/english/the-dune/ […]
We have a brand new laptop for the house (the old one finally expired this weekend). It’s basic but fine for browsing the web and checking Facebook, emails etc. However, it has a French keyboard which takes a bit of getting used to! I’ll upload a picture when I get home (image uploads on WordPress […]
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