Friday, 13 January 2017

A long-overdue post

En route to the Christmas markets in Annecy. Wild, striking sunset.


We returned to France at a time of year when festivities are in full swing, evenings can be spent around an open fire or strolling the Christmas markets, where weather app reading becomes a daily addiction and snow watching, when it does decide to oblige the amateur weather forecaster, can last for hours. I had thought that this would give me plenty of inspiration for writing happy, uplifting blog posts.  I've been inspired, no doubt about that. I've also been way too inclined to enjoy whatever celebratory cheer has been on offer, which has meant no writing at all. Zilch, zero. Nothing to show. 

Fortunately, Jacqui from French Village Diaries had something up her sleeve that might just get me off the hook. Please enjoy my interview with her here


Backyard bliss. Snow, sun and mountains.



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8 comments:

  1. Darlene13 January 2017 at 09:49

    A great interview to start the year!!

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    1. But you are in France, Madame13 January 2017 at 10:06

      Thank-you Darlene. Jacqui is a great supporter of French-themed books and authors. Hope you've had a wonderful start to the year.

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  2. Kiwi14 January 2017 at 08:21

    Beautiful pictures, Catherine. Glad you are enjoying yourselves for now. We'll relish hearing the details later. I'm subscribed to Jacqui's blog too, and thought her interview of you was informative and charming!
    Ellen A. (aka Kiwi)

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    1. But you are in France, Madame14 January 2017 at 10:01

      Hi Ellen, even more snow today. We walked along the front of the Annecy Lake into the old town in falling snow. The walk that usually would have taken us 15 minutes took nearly an hour as we stopped constantly to do 'snow things'. On the way back past the big open lawn space children were out in force wearing their ski gear and making snowmen, throwing snow balls, sliding and rolling in the powdery snow. The dogs too were jumping for the snow balls which was very funny to watch. No need to head to the expensive ski stations to have fun. All in all, a beautiful day.

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    2. Kiwi14 January 2017 at 15:51

      Sounds idyllic. Wishing you and your family a New Year in which each of those perfect hours feels as long as a day or a week suspended in time.

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    3. But you are in France, Madame15 January 2017 at 00:51

      How lovely Ellen! When I am not here and missing Talloires I try and remember those special days out. Truthfully, i am equally as content staying close to home only popping out for 5 minutes and returning an hour later having stopped to chat, admire the view and then stop and chat some more. I wish you all good things too.

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  3. Paulita 30 January 2017 at 07:48

    What a glorious picture. So glad you are back in France. And thanks for joining in with Dreaming of France. Here’s my Dreaming of France meme

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