Covid Confinement Day 15

First day of our second fortnight of lockdown. It’s still cold and windy but we were fairly protected as we walked along the Loire during our regulatory one-hour of physical activity within a radius of one kilometer from home. The production of ventilators and masks has been stepped up in existing facilities in France while …

Covid Confinement Day 14

Today was cold with a strong northerly wind. We went for our walk but it was not very pleasant. The total number of deaths in Loir et Cher is now 4. Aujourd’hui il faisait froid avec un vent du nord. Nous avons fait notre promenade mais ce n’était pas très agréable. Le nombre total de …

Covid Containment Day 10

We bought this camellia plant several years ago but this is the first time it’s flowered. Sometimes all you need is patience … Today’s count in Loir-et-Cher is 55 cases, still no deaths, 10 more than yesterday against 1 on 12th March (lockdown started on 17th March). Nous avons acheté ce camélia il y a …

Covid Confinement Day 7

Today, it was announced that physical activity outside the home will now be limited to a radius of 1 km and one hour and you must note the time of departure on your declaration before you leave. Outdoor markets are banned until the mayor requests a special dispensation. At least we have spring to compensate! …