However, mostly we have had grey skies and the occasional drop of rain.
On Monday, Pat had a checkup fin Beziers, following the removal of a salivary gland in 2010. Afterwards, we went down to the beach for a long walk along the beach. It was warm enough, but dull. Very few people were on the wide beach and there was no debris from the sea coming far in (the med doesn't have much in the way of tides).
On Wednesday, John had an appointment at the dentist. It was a lovely day and so we returned to the same beach. The beach was much narrower and there was a thick carpet of shells that had not been there previously.
This time, we saw many more people on the beach and, it being half term for French children and 27 degrees, there was a lot of fun to be had in the sea
It is the season for ceping (mushroom picking). Most people have their own secret place where they pick the ceps, and they don't disclose the location
The good news is that the market has delicious ceps available, albeit at a price.
On my way up from the supermarket, I spotted this example growing by the side of the road. On investigation, I discovered that it is edible - it had gone by the next time I passed.
Soon it will be time for our own harvest on the terrace. The olives on our tree are softening up and soon I will pick and cure them.
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Pat and John on tour