29th October 2012 Like clockwork, one of the British homeowners arrived in the village on Saturday and, true to David’s prediction, the weather collapsed. It’s become something of a tradition: the moment they show up, the skies darken. Before their arrival, we had enjoyed golden sunsets, hot sunny days, and balmy starry nights. No sooner… Continue Reading

21st October 2012 Visiting David usually means diving headfirst into a series of projects he’s dreamed up over the summer. This time, the top priority is sorting out the collapsed walkways around the pool, followed by finishing the barn roof, which was originally erected by a couple of Bulgarians, and then replacing the section of… Continue Reading

17th October 2012 Family Curry Night on Friday the 5th was a cause for celebration, with Sarah absent, back at university, and Ellis managing to keep his dinner firmly where it belonged, unlike last week, when he spectacularly redecorated Charlotte just as we were about to leave. Jamie, on the other hand, gave the welcome… Continue Reading

2nd October 2012 Things have settled down a little in the family, and a degree of normality has crept back in, though whether it’s here to stay is another matter. Jobs are getting ticked off around the house in readiness for winter: the balcony has been stripped and repainted, the hedges and trees trimmed and… Continue Reading