These roses along our daily walk suddenly came into bloom and the gate took on a whole new dimension. We learnt today that anyone coming into France after the borders open on 11th May and up until 24th July, whether they are French or not, including from Corsica and the French overseas territories, must respect …
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Covid Confinement Day 46 – CDP theme day: shopping
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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Covid Confinement Day 45
Our peace rose seems bigger and earlier than ever this year. The peace rose has a lovely story. To quote Wikipedia: In early 1945 the rose specialist Meilland wrote to Field Marshal Alan Brooke (later Viscount Alanbrooke), the principal author of the master strategy that won the Second World War, to thank him for his key …
Covid Confinement Day 44
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 …
Covid Confinement Day 43
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 …
Covid Confinement Day 42
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 …
Covid Confinement Day 41
This iris turned up unexpectedly among the arum lilies. Obviously not into lockdown. No new deaths in our area today and the number of new deaths dropped considerably down to 242 from 369 today. Pharmacies will now be allowed to sell general public masks. The only problem is that the supplies haven’t arrived yet … …
Covid Confinement Day 40
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 …
Covid Confinement Day 39
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 …
Covid Confinement Day 38
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 …