Possibly a perfect sunday

 The sun shone, the market was lazy and fun... Annie picked me up and took me to the Mill where I was treated to a visit of himself  in his office. What a divine room and what a suitable setting for his genius.

 On we went to the vide grenier at Rennes les Bains, where the sun beat down mercilessly and I bought a watchstrap. And some books. And a couple of postcards. Peter bought a beautiful pocket watch with a key to wind it, that tick-tocks like a proper timepiece. And a book on watermills.  Annie bought figs.

 The heat was ferocious so we cooled our heels in the mighty river Salz and watched the fish.

Thence on to a  lunch at Angus and Mary's -  arriving with a sudden downpour in a clap of thunder and a startling flash of lightening. Dramatic entrance. Angus met us at the car with umbrellas which I think is my new definition of a gent.

Fierce rain drove the other lunchers out from the garden and back into the house. Much eating and drinking followed.


Then it stopped raining and we had pudding outside. All was fresh and clear; lovely. Stayed chatting for ages before realising how late it was and heading back to Esperaza.

 on  the way, saw these ENORMOUS birds in the valley - think they are immature vultures.