Just the most fabulous weather lately. We have been taking advantage of it by eating lunch (loads of fabulous seafood!) in restaurants that they refer to here as "les pieds dans l'eau"...feet in the water; Wonderful day in Cassis yesterday....I think it's our very favourite place in the region. Great animation and charming port as well as the spectacular scenery of the Calanques. We look forward to showing Maureen and Roland from Germany that region. We are really delighted that Jim's cousin and her husband are coming to visit us the end of March. We're really looking forward to seeing them again!

Looking at the ocean and enjoying my 50 daffodils for 4 Euros it is hard to believe all this stuff is going on in the world. I realize we're in an anti war mileau here in France but it is hard to comprehend the justification for war...there doesn't seem to be one. The news is certainly depressing...French journalism doesn't appear to allow ffor lighter moments...all very serious stuff.

Will get some more painting done these next few days as Jim will be very busy with work until we leave for Paris Thursday. Supposed to be great weather all over France this whole week;