It was time for Kieran to replace the chain on his motorbike and fit a chain oiler; a much more pleasant task now that we have a garage, complete with lighting and electric sockets. Hugo and Hermione take a keen interest in all things technical and were keen to supervise the work being undertaken, as you can see from the photos.

After last weekend, we seem to have acquired the status of being nearly French, in the stomach department, anyway. My friend and student of English, Maithée, asked in class today if we’d been ill as a result of the heavy eating and drinking session that was last weekend; when I replied that no, we were fine, she concluded that our stomachs, at least, are becoming thoroughly French! A good start 🙂