dinner at Kats

Forgot my proper camera last night and the improper one wasn't behaving - but here is a demure snap of Toby who along with Leo, Bob and me got well fed by our Kat. Thanks babes:)

Shock Horror Probe

How can an indifferently blank wall be so upsetting? Because this was where the mural of the horserace was, the one that has brightened our lives since the dawn of time. The new owners of the Relais Occitan say they will replace it in the back room when they've finished cleaning - in the meantime, you could be in any airport in any city anywhere. Sigh.

Claudinne came for coffee and escaped before I could snap her. She is well and happy in her new home here with Jean. 

I took tea with Scottish Dave and El and felt my wretched London cold shrivel and sniffle off...

Mary dropped in for lunch and was too quick for me to snap;  shes well and looking gorgeous (this in envy as she has lost a deal of weight as I pile it on, bah)

And tonight, oh joy!! I know I'm home. 

Here are Del (Gracies brother) Max, back here for a week or so, Gracie, Tim, Allenna and Bea, (Dels' wife). Wonderful evening, the best sort of Esperaza night - informed and interesting conversation, lovely food and just enough wine.