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So it’s going well in Paris then. Hundreds of people flocking in the early evening sun last night for an apéro along the banks of the Canal St Martin.

So this is it! We have more freedom as from today. The skies are heavy, it’s cold and it’s raining. Is this nature’s way of telling us to beware?

Apart from some bright flashes of light during the night, the storm didn’t materialise. Maybe today. Déconfinement minus one.

Lock-down uniform on. Baguettes are on the agenda this morning. This could be a very big mistake. We will see. They’re a surprise for Nigel.

The 8th of May. The day we commemorate 75 years since the end of the Second World War. In normal times there would be a ceremony in Paris.

Up early. Tea downstairs in the ‘big red’ (as my dressing gown is affectionately known). Sourdough in the oven. Back upstairs to get dressed.

It occurred to me this morning that I have been wearing the same clothes for the past 6 weeks. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been washing them.

An early start today. Might have something to do with the fact that we had no wine last night and therefore an early night.

A rather sad start to the day today. We were sitting having a cup of tea in the salon when suddenly there was a thud against the window.

Wow day fifty. That sounds like a long time. Counting down now to May 11th when the lock-down is eased (hopefully). Lots to get on with today.

Feeling full of beans and ready to go this morning. I have lots to do for our new collaboration with Chateau de Montdomaine.

Happy May Day! May Day is Labour Day – La Fête du Travail, a public holiday since 1947 and in France we give friends & loved ones Lily of the Valley.