The Rain Near Spain 23 Aug 2013 | 12:23 am

The mediaeval castle which can be seen from our window is also be viewed from the sunflower fields. Click to enlarge the picture. Last time I mentioned the weather, it was to say that, almost at the ...

Nostalgia Trip, But Not For Us 9 Aug 2013 | 02:55 pm

One of two identical feature windows on the top floor - is this a Cathar cross? A view of the ancient castle from one of our bedrooms First thing the granddaughter sees as she enters the maison I m...

It's Ours! 31 Jul 2013 | 08:58 pm

Video of Beacon Point development We had a bit of a heart-stopping moment today. It is the day for exchange of contracts on our Lytham apartment. We sent the documents by registered post a week ago. ...

Interviewed Again 27 Jul 2013 | 02:36 pm

Jacqui Brown has recently instituted a series of interviews on her blog "French Village Diaries". These interviews are called "France et Moi", where she asks lots of interesting people a few questions...

Concerted Effort 26 Jul 2013 | 01:56 pm

 Great Mark Knopfler concert in the stone arena inside the mediaeval walled Cite of Carcassonne last night. Just as well it was not the previous night, when we had a big lightning storm and torrentia...

What Is There Left To Believe In? 26 Jul 2013 | 12:22 am

High On A Hill Without A Lonely Goatherd 22 Jul 2013 | 12:56 pm

Some more images from our recent trip to Switzerland. The drive was over 2,300 kms. On the way back we stopped off in Uriage and had a few days - including a hike up an Alp which once hosted the Winte...

Vic's Big Author Spotlight 19 Jul 2013 | 04:41 pm

I and my writing have been spotlighted today by Morgen Bailey on her website. I don't know how Morgen finds time to do all she does. See the article by clicking on the link below. http://morgenbaile...

Luzern 14 Jul 2013 | 02:15 pm

We are visiting Karen and Kenny in Beckenried, which is on the shore of Lake Luzern in Switzerland. The lake can be seen from the window of their apartment. We drove here. The journey is about 1,000 ...

Leaving France 7 Jul 2013 | 10:54 am

This is the view we will have from the window or balcony of our new home, except that we will be further to the left of the camera's viewpoint, and much nearer to the boats. That statement will take ...