Hey, hey it’s time for some more sights from around our ‘hood!
I’m always passing this old ‘cave co-operative’, ‘Costos Roussos‘ – the date on the facade always reminds me of some special people back home(!), and now there’s always this lovely old Renault ‘4L’This was a first for me… the ladies in the market vans had old quilts and blankets protecting their produce on a recent market morning. It was below freezing and bloody cold… and on this morning it was -4 degreesIt’s starting to snow, approaching Chateau Violet – a beautiful old wine property near usSaturday morning at the supermarche… preparing delicious ‘Aligot‘ – yes, a delightfully light, refreshing dish, composed of cheese, cream, potatoes, cheese, garlic, butter and then some more cheese. Come on, it IS light – really!Wine of the Month in our house: the recently bottled ‘Boulevard Napoleon‘ with local smallgoods (where are you Dad?!)the local hospital for the old metalheadsSunday night and pooch is hangin’ at the pizza vanHot drinks at the cafe after playing in the park …but check out the tele! – the kids are getting clued-up on winemakingDowntown NarbonneCarcassonne marketMeat, anyone? Delicacies at the Carcassonne market… lungs, heart, tripe. Note: bottom right in the tripe corner, the butcher has his Rose ready and chilling…and another glass of Rose. One of the many perks of living around here is the access to delicious, cheap wines served from tap straight out of the wall of our cave co-ops – simply BYO your own bottle…I love this – it’s Pierre the baker’s price list at the Olonzac marketCheck out the airbrush work on the hot rod … a Renault 4L vanOur school celebrates ‘Carnaval‘ each year, where everybody accompanies the school kids on floats in a tour of the villageA few things from last weekend’s ‘vide-grenier’ (village garage sale): some keyrings and an old “Science et Vie’ magazine from 1944. Ashamed to say I get obssessed with many things, advertising keyrings from the 60s for eg! And hang on, I’ve even discovered there’s a name for it – ‘Copoclephliie‘ (!!)my favourite view coming out of Olonzac…and a favourite close to home, this wall in our hamletFavourites, favourites… now I promise this one wasn’t planned! I think I have a thing about apples? (you started it Mum!)on the road, yesterdayShort, back and sides in lovely Toulousethe old ‘manege’ (carousel), Toulouse
Loved it and wish they were a taste of the views in my neighbourhood. Hope we get the chance to see it ourselves again in person some time. Thanks for sharing a slice of your life with us. Miss you guys . Bisous Tracey and Claude xxx
Hey Tracey, Bonjour!
Thanks a lot, I’m glad you enjoyed the ‘tour’!
– we would love to see you guys back here too. You and Claude are kids from the South, afterall!
Miss you too xoxoxo
Hi,Did enjoy the stroll with you, especially the V,fierce Pirate..Would love to do it in the flesh one day.[Much superior to the beef cake of the last blog.]Go well A P Adelaide PS hot and humid here…..
The Vigneron's Wife 
Brilliant.
thanks Ben!
Loved it and wish they were a taste of the views in my neighbourhood. Hope we get the chance to see it ourselves again in person some time. Thanks for sharing a slice of your life with us. Miss you guys . Bisous Tracey and Claude xxx
Hey Tracey, Bonjour!
Thanks a lot, I’m glad you enjoyed the ‘tour’!
– we would love to see you guys back here too. You and Claude are kids from the South, afterall!
Miss you too xoxoxo
Heck, I’ve another two weeks to go before I’m back in France. How cruel … and delightful.
Hang in there Mike!
These are wonderful photos. If you make a book of your collection , put me down for 3 copies , as long as they are less than 20 € each.
Thanks Bill! No book planned, but I appreciate your offer!!
Hi,Did enjoy the stroll with you, especially the V,fierce Pirate..Would love to do it in the flesh one day.[Much superior to the beef cake of the last blog.]Go well A P Adelaide PS hot and humid here…..
I’m glad you enjoyed it AP!
Yes, you should join in on a stroll with us here sometime!
xoxo