Sunday, May 18, 2008

The Calm after the Storm - Day 9

Tuesday was a beautiful day after the previous night's storm. Work projects continued without incident and plans were made for a visit to the supermarket in Barbezieux the following day. Poor Paul! We're eating him out of house and home.

During the project, we take turns of cooking in the evening. Lunch is usually a selection of salads with meats, pate, cheese and quiche. Depending on the weather, which has been a bit more unsettled than is usual at this time of year for this area, we may eat indoors or in the front or back courtyards, one being more shady than the other. One skill which is therefore very helpful, is that of being able to produce a meal. We sometimes cook in pairs, as it does help to have an assistant. Not many are used to cooking for larger numbers, and on occasion there can be up to 9 people to serve.

Younger members of the group again took off to the village at night, while Sidney kept us company in the gite.

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