The Loire Valley and especially Blois
Shopping is a difficult theme during lockdown in France as we can only shop for essential items. Traditionally May Day is the only day of the year where everyone has the right to sell lily-of-the-valley, considered to bring good luck. It’s also Labour Day and a public holiday. As a result of the corona virus …
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This property called Les Tilleuls (The Linden Trees) was at the end of our walk today. We are so looking forward to cycling again and going further afield after 11th May. There were 3 new deaths in our area today bringing the total up to 43. The number of new deaths in France was 427 …
After a very long period of sun and blue skies, most unusual for spring, rain has appeared on the horizon and we are in for two weeks of overcast skies. The prime minister announced today what will be happening on 11st May when lockdown ends. Until 2nd June, all shops and businesses will be open …
Our local council provides free seed packets to people who want to plant flowers on their pavement. Guaranteed to survive drought. Once more there were no new deaths in our area. However the number of additional deaths in France sadly rose again today from 242 to 437. Fortunately the number of new cases is continuing …
Today is the fortieth day of lockdown which means we have ended the traditional quarantine period of 40 days. Quarantine is actually a French word meaning 40 days. However we still have another 16 days to go. It is also Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand which is a national day of remembrance to …
The roses are incredibly early this year! Another two deaths in our area today bringing the total up to 38. There were 389 new deaths in France compared with 516 yesterday – a significant drop. Les roses sont vraiment précoces cette année ! Deux nouveaux décès en Loir-et-Cher aujourd’hui et 389 nouveaux morts au cours …
I stopped and took a photo of this horse chestnut tree on the way to the newly opened garden centre today. There have been no new deaths in our area for 2 days while the number of new deaths in France today was 516 compared with 544 yesterday. However the number of patients in intensive …
We took a slightly different route on our walk today and I was able to take a better photo of this play house that is respecting social distancing perfectly. No new deaths in our area today, but the number of new deaths in France was 544 up from 531 yesterday. However the number of hospital …
Celebrating a birthday in style during lockdown can be a challenge but we found a local caterer who was happy to deliver a festive meal for two. Another death today in our area and a total of 531 new deaths in France today, down from 642 two days ago. Fêter un anniversaire avec panache pendant …
Despite having a garden and not having to experience lockout in a confined space, it’s not always easy to face each day with so much negativity around us. There seems to be no other subject on the media except the economic repercussions of confinement and there is constant criticism of way the crisis is being …