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Beautiful weather yesterday so filled out the required form saying I was walking for exercise and did just that. Our police waved at me so I yelled that the paper was in my bag ; 'superbe! was the (yelled) response. Sunshine strong so will be doing the same today...
here is a little pansy, one of several growing about a plane tree in the square. The very spot where a lady sells potted pansies at the market. An escapee, self-seeded.

So, whats new? Well, Marcel - who used to keep goats on our field, about 100 years ago - now lives in Guangdong in China with his new family. He reports that no-one is sick but as the schools are closed he has no work - he teaches English there.

Dear Holly, my god daughter, whom many people of Esperaza will remember when she stayed a month or two a while back (vague mists descend) - anyway, dear Holly is back in Bristol where she is cooking vast amounts of food to distribute to people who are self-isolating and need nourishment. She delivers packets to anyone who asks.
I've tried. Still waiting.


The TV breakfast show says that Paris food markets are continuing, since they are food. Lets hope this bodes well for our Sunday market though in view of the info re:the virus it would be a bit mad. But people have to eat and perishable foods have to be distributed -

Here's the view from the studio, Tobys hazelnut tree obscuring the view of Rennes le Chateau.

Feel rather shamefaced to admit it, but life is wonderful. Been stockpiling paint for ever and have a garage full of paintings that can be painted over. I'm stuck in a palace, loaded with books, with a charming and attentive man. Radio Ballade continues to broadcast.
 http://www.radioballade.net/grille-radio and press the Direct button on bottom bar.