After severely cutting back the existing vines, unearthing a basic structure and clearing tons of weeds – who would have thought we now have a mezzanine garden. The start. Upper floor – sun flowers – mile a minute and vines – Lower floor – shade – flowers ……. So when I learn to levitate I…
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Mañana – Second part takes it’s toll
The second part of the house takes it’s toll. So after a full day’s work there is always mañana to write the blog…….  So above is a glimpse of the on-going transformation. Whilst this is being done, we also managed to clear the yard (with help!) and the alpendre (barn) is nearly usable again.…
Friends lend a helping hand – Hilfreiche Freunde – II
Deryck and Doreen – our English surrogate parents – visited next. Deryck is a dab hand at all things DIY and “constructive” around the house and garden. Together they have not just doubled the size of their original bungalow but also kept a rather large garden including woodland in check. In his spare time he…



