...started with the private view of Ursula Comes retrospective at the salle des consuls at Alet les Bains. Very old mate Ursula has left Alet and moved to Carcassonne, but came back for the show which was tremendous. We already have some of her work and now we have more, or will have when we collect it next week. Well worth a visit. The medieval salle, newly refurbished, is also gorge. Lovely vernissage, wine and food under the trees in the ancient square (by Nostradamus's house).
And glory! There was Maria whom I've known since the dawn of time - we exhibited together in London and moved here independently of each other. Her career has blossomed, the French have welcomed her and her work.
Not too hungry but needing to eat, we went to see our Tibetans in Quillan. We just had starters (nems) and pudding (rice plus fruit and stuff) and loved it all. There's a certain amount of chaos as there will be with a new restro -need more staff!!! Any volunteers?
Then to the new wine bar ArtVin3, run by a couple of Belgium folk and very nice too. Our dear Diane Dunn was playing though there was no amplification so quite heard to hear. The courtyard was rammed and the atmosphere excellent. She'll be back there to play and so will we :)
Guillaume was clearly overwhelmed by the wit and wisdom of his elders :) Holidays, eh.... and the fireworks had been cancelled due to fire hazarderyness.
Below, the sunset over Quillan station. It's as defunct as the other stations on the route to Limoux. Bring back trains: the number of cars on the roads needs to diminish :)
That was last night and today is bastille day so much festivity in town. Market, of course; hot, crowded, normal: vide grenier ditto though rather better tat than of recent showings: a procession and a communal meal to celebrate the taking of the token prison.
We had dear Diane Dunn to lunch, plus Catherine who has made a re-appearance, again. All food bought in the market so dead easy and delicious.
Daniel left this morning for Toulouse, to catch the sleeper to Paris and get to the Irish embassy for travel docs in the morning, thence to Dublin to collect his new passport and credit cards. Do not try this at home, boys and girls! Keep your passport and credit cards safe, tied to your body in some secure fashion.
Monday tomorrow. No doubt the holiday vibe will continue at the night market. See you there !
And glory! There was Maria whom I've known since the dawn of time - we exhibited together in London and moved here independently of each other. Her career has blossomed, the French have welcomed her and her work. 
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