On the 15th of June the French borders opened for foreigners, and on the 18th we drove to our house. After working from home for 3 months, and limited activities in general, a change of scenery was very welcome. Luckily our new village neighbours inherited two Corona horses, and before we came they put them in our garden to eat the grass. This made getting the garden under control a lot easier, and we could settle quickly into our routine of cycling, hiking and working around the house.
The weather was great, and after 10 days our visitors started arriving. First our friend Jan, who is living permanently in the French Pyrenees, dropped in. Then Piet's sister and husband, and Paula and Jasper arrived as well. Piet and Jan cycled up Alpe d'Huez, something that was long overdue, and the evenings were spend catching up, and comparing notes on life during Corona in Belgium, France and The Netherlands. Also the wine cellar was attacked with some enthusiasm.
After two weeks we had to return to The Hague to pick up our new baby, whist Paula and Jasper stayed behind to do some mountaineering. Due to the rabies vaccination that is required we will stay in The Hague for 6 weeks, before returning to France. Luckily Paula, Dorien and friends have made sure the house is occupied the whole summer!
After two weeks we had to return to The Hague to pick up our new baby, whist Paula and Jasper stayed behind to do some mountaineering. Due to the rabies vaccination that is required we will stay in The Hague for 6 weeks, before returning to France. Luckily Paula, Dorien and friends have made sure the house is occupied the whole summer!
Relaxing at our house, with the neighbours cat Thomas
Walking back from Refuge du Chatelleret
A marmot near Chatelleret
Jan is cycling up Alpe d'Huez
Jan and Piet did Col d'Ornon as well
Marc and Mary near Refuge de Carrelet
Paula is descending from Aiguille Dibona
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