We had a big storm this afternoon....but since then the air has cleared and the sun has shone.  This is the view from the bedroom window in my brother-in-law's home and a view of the harbour.  I love it here in France.  Tomorrow we shall be visiting a friend who lives on the Italian border......I can't wait to see the medieval village.  I have taken loads of photos.....so watch this space!!

As promised, here are two images of Old Town Nice....I love the shops here....the colours, sounds and smells titivate the senses!!!  For some reason, we just don't seem to get our act together in the U.K so far as presentation is concerned....of course there are exceptions.....but we do seem to lack colour.  Mind you I can't talk as I'm decorating my home in neutrals!!

Well - here I am in the south of France.  As you can see, there is no sun, but it's lovely and warm.  Sadly we had to go to a funeral this morning - so not the best start to a week's holiday.   We were able to catch up with a lot of old friends though - so even though it was a sad occasion, the emphasis was on celebrating the life of our friend... My foot is at last beginning to work .... I'm so pleased because it means I can go on my favourite walks in Nice....hopefully I'll get some good photos!

I'm sure in his next life my cat would like to be a ball of wool.....as soon as the knitting comes out he gravitates to the wool basket and makes himself extremely comfortable.  His names is Wooster - his brother is called Jeeves but has recently been re-named Larry because we're always saying "he's as happy as Larry!!"

After Sunday lunch yesterday I couldn't resist taking these pictures of  our friend's fabulous house.  The garden is to die for, but what you can't see here is that the lawn is peppered with deep holes.  Apparently there is a local badger on the loose and at night he comes and snouts for beetles!!  Not sure what will happen to the lawn.........(or the badger!) 

 

Time for tea....the other day we discovered a fabulous tea shop in Steyning.  I had a rhubarb scone,  homemade rhubarb jam and lashing of fresh cream.....wow!! It was amazing - sort of melted in the mouth.  I thought the tea cosy was rather whacky too

I've no idea who knits these wonderful garments....but I love them!!  They are so whacky and bring a smile to my face.  I should be most interested to know how many people even notice them.  Lots of people seem to walk past without a backward glance......not me....I have to stop and take photos and have a good look.  Keep going knitters!!