Tag Archives: Alps

Harvest time (at last)

Posted on 18 July, 2012 by Kathy

The wet and cold weather we had throughout the spring meant that all our crops were late this year. But all that water is certainly paying off now. My husband dusted off the communal combine harvester yesterday and started on … Continue reading →

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Bastille Day

Posted on 15 July, 2012 by Kathy

Yesterday was the 14th July which I think is one of France’s better bank holidays. Better because it falls during the holiday period and we usually have good weather for it. This year there was also the added bonus of … Continue reading →

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Anyone for a swim?

Posted on 11 July, 2012 by Kathy

I apologise for the title of this post if it’s a bit misleading. Because even on the hottest days, I never get any further than dipping my feet into most of these lakes. I’d love to swim, but the problem … Continue reading →

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Sunday mornings

Posted on 8 July, 2012 by Kathy

The sheep head off into the mountains behind the farm nearly every morning. But on Sundays they graze in pastures next to our house So I have the pleasure of waking up to the gentle sound of bells…. And that … Continue reading →

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