29th October

The gas is fixed! Hurrah! The connector thingy on the top was faulty so lovely Michel spoke to Luca, brought a new part- et voilà! I made coffee with my super duper coffee pot and it was delicious 🙂

I went to the fabric shop I’d spotted today. It’s a bit of everything- fabric, haberdashery etc, but also fancy dress and, I think, bridal. The owner’s little girl was in the shop and buzzing around. I wanted to ask her if it was school holidays and was she having fun, but I didn’t because I was worried I might not then be able to continue the conversation if she or her mum spoke too quickly or used words I didn’t know. Georgie, my lovely Goddaughter, says she always found it easier to speak in French after a few glasses of wine! Sounds like a plan, and I can see how that works, but I can’t go around permanently sloshed and I’m not really going out at night. I just need to do it (the talking not the drinking!) Just say it and if it’s wrong, or I get stuck, then so be it. And yes I bought fabric and ribbon and buttons 🙂

The cafe where the salsa is on Thursday was shut again today. I wanted to ask them if the class is ok for beginners but it says “initiation salsa” so I’m guessing it will be.

I bought bread and a pain au raisin on the way home, did some writing, had tea and then watched tv.

I felt a bit bored tonight. As I say I’m not going out at night and I’m missing that. I like company. I like to have a drink and a chat and a laugh. Not really doing that here yet.

Anyway. Onwards and upwards. Chateau de Clos Lucé tomorrow. Can’t wait!

Early night. Bonne nuit 🙂