Here comes the sun...flowers.

 

First of the sunflowers making an appearance just outside the village by the D750.

Outside in...

 

We had neighbours over for aperos last night and with these very high temperatures it was always about sitting outside. I had been in touch with our family back in Scotland to let them know the week ahead was going to be hot,hot,hot and they asked us to send some north to combat the rain. No sooner had I finished when the sky went dark and we were hit by an 'orage'. 

However with the temperatures being as they are it took only 10 minutes (the time difference between the images above) to dry out. So it was back to the outside plan. The weather however still had a hand to play and as we were enjoying some drinks and nibbles it threw another heavy shower down on us, which meant a quick gathering up of plates and glasses and a quick retreat indoors. 

Sunset by the river Creuse in Barrou.

 

Wednesday for windows...overdressed?

 The window of our little 'dependence' here in La guerche.

This morning's sunshine on one part of the courtyard.

Did I say the house is currently on the market?

Monday's even shorter (too hot) walk...around Le Grand-Pressigny.

 In Pictures.

Eating out!

 Last night's table set for friends first night back in Southern Touraine after a spell away with the weather making it an evening of alfresco dining.

Our rose bush is giving us a second showing currently.

La Guerche

Last night at 'Le Halle café' in Boussay.

We headed over to 'Le Halle café' in Boussay last night to listen to the classy duo 'Franquette', they did not disappoint!

A walk to Barrou...

 

We had to go over to Barrou yesterday to pass on some news to a former French neighbour of ours so decided to make it our walk for the day. It was a lovely morning and the peace was only spoiled for a couple of minutes by two fighter jets passing overhead. 

2026 International Garden Festival visit...some of the gardens.

Below are some of the gardens from this year's 'International Garden Festival' at Chateau de Chaumont sur Loire. The theme this year is 'The garden goes to the movies' you can click on the garden names to check out the artist's inspiration. 

 

 'The Cannes Film Festival'

 'The red-kiss garden'

 'Window overlooking the courtyard'

'The Garden of Minâb'

'The Little Shop of Horrors'

A love of Loches...

 Captured this scene last week when we had a day out celebrating Pauline's birthday in one of our favourite places here in Southern Touraine - the lovely Loches.

Monday's walk in pictures...around Barrou