2018. The rest of November

On top of Paulie's birthday, Nick and Elena's visit, and a few days in England (all with their own links), the guys got up to a lot - outings, social gatherings, and so on. Elsewhere Olivia continued her physio role at the Mater hospital, James skipped across to Spain and then Sweden, and Nick worked long hours teaching in Barcelona.

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Nov 10 - Rosie well and truly at home in Paddington/Rosalie . And Paulie well and truly back on the bike. Made it up the Caussade hill without a break yet again. Pas de problème! and then ready... : Pauline Turnbull
... to zip down again. Once home Stephen realises his new lycra trousers are better applied to ballet : Stephen Atherton Walks .
. And watching the seasons change . 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month. Armistice Day in the village in marked by the bells
We walk across the road to a simple ceremony (not involving the military but the town's Pompiers and a couple of Gendarme). We then attend a gig at Puycelsi - La Maitrise De Toulouse performing the Duruflé Requiem. ... and the old gal made herself at home... ... met Olivia
...made herself more at home Even though Stephen tried to ignore her :-) Off to Yolande's farm for a few chores whilst Yolande was in Bordeaux Farm dog
Back home the yard need a rake. Canine supervisor Stephen finds Mr Hedgehog asleep near the compost 14th - time for a long walk. Up the mountain and in search of the local Grotte : Pauline Turnbull
. with a pit stop : Pauline Turnbull And Eagle Eye Atherton spots a geological marker that suggests a cave may be nearby Yup
Done The season evolves . A walk with Raphael our elderly Spanish neighbour
19th - another visit to keep the equine chaps happy Video- they are pleased to see us (or maybe just the treats) Video - Arthur nearly nods off 18th -the guys head to a vineyard. Cordes is in the background....
... and the lovely changing vines in the foreground 23rd - whilst the guys are in England (see separate album) James skips off to see Keno who is working in Granada on some MRI data Alhambra palace is wonderful. Paulie and Stephen yet to visit. Olivia was there a few years back. And their Airbnb is right next door.
. Then after the weekend, James heads to a Lush Manager meeting in Sweeden for a few days. A bit chillier . .
25th - after a London/Oxford visit the guys get to experience Michael's skills in his winebar (Bacchus) It's his pal Alan's birthday . Has that dog gone yet?
In sunny Brisbane, Olivia is often clocking up 8km per run as part of her fitness regime. . Her new pad has good access to the river ... and the city
Rosie seems very impressed with her efforts 29th - a sunny day so a visit with Michael to the markets at Villefranche- de- Rouergue is in order . Shall we?
Time to climb the stairs up to the church bellfry . We discover that the bellfry is not a bellfree. Connected to a keyboard, the Carillon is about to be played. And it's loud up there
Best listen outside we think Video A walk before lunch .
. Some years prior, Olivia Paulie and Stephen ate in the cafe behind. Paulie works on a project for pal Storm. And mission completed after much creative effort.