This part of France is a paradise for those who appreciate spectacular views. Within easy reach by car are St Cirq Lapopie, St Antonin Noble Val, Figeac and just 20 minutes away is the medieval bastide town of Villefranche de Rouergue with lots to explore, interesting little shops, a big open market every Thursday and [...]
In the past week I purchased at great cost (€130-00) a winter cycling outfit. Every time I cycle with it I shall make a note on this blog and deduct €2-00 – and see how long it takes to pay for itself. It has been too windy to ride this month but I wait in [...]
There is nothing like the despair that one feels when a vital item of equipment fails. I contacted repairman Monsieur Dominique GUINOU of Villefranche de Rouergue (05 65 45 71 42) yesterday and he came around this afternoon and the problem was fixed. This should be a once-off repair as the problem was that an [...]
Well that heading got your attention. Actually, about €6,000-00 (including stove, fridge and LG SolarDom microwave combination convection oven). Geoff Cook and Paul Wainwright did the initial work on the kitchen in April 2009. Then, during early June, Paul and Tony tackled it. Lastly, as Tony was leaving for New Zealand on 10 September, Paul [...]
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