An idyllic setting

 

This view of the river, La Boivre, at Bas Etang was taken today. It is as breathtaking a view as the picture indicates.

Another enhancement

We've just acquired this cover for our outside table and chairs. We were getting a constant drip of cuckoospit from the froghopper insects that live in the rather large tree above the table. Now our guests can eat our "grub", without fear of confusion with the tree dwellers above.

Robot cleaning of the swimming pool

 

Today we opened the pool for the summer. The green machine in the front of the picture automatically cleans the floor and sides of the pool. It is programmed to work continuously for 3 hours, and can stretch to all the surfaces. It never tangles the blue electric cord, and works non-stop to produce a sparklingly clean pool, without seeming to miss a speck. It cost 990 Euros, and is made in the USA.

Beautiful house

 

Today we visited some friends in a nearby village. Their house is quite delightful. Here is just a very small part of their extensive house and grounds.

Armistice 1945

 

To commemorate the Armistice in France the people of Lavausseau gathered together in front of the memorial. All the names of the fallen from both Wars were read out. In this picture the recently appointed female mayor of Lavausseau can be seen with the mayor of the neighbouring commune of Benassay on her right.