My family have been visiting. It was marvellous to have them here, and for them to see some of the local scenery and architecture, and experience a little of the social life. They took photos, some of which I'll be able to add to the gallery.
We went to the night market at Jonzac. The stalls are mostly food and crafts. And food. There was quite a lot of food. Did I mention the food? Apparently the oysters were excellent, and I can vouch for the Moroccan lamb and couscous, and the marinated pork with new-potato-in-skins chips. The citron loukum was delicious, too. Speakers are brought out into the square for music: sadly not live, but varied and interesting, though rather loud. We were a little late arriving because we'd gone to look round the town, so all of the area nearest to the food stalls was already packed out. We acquired a table and set it up at the top end, which was much more comfortable and not so loud. Not long afterwards they ran out of chairs, and a couple who arrived even later came to share our table but had to sit on a trailer. There's a very jolly atmosphere about the whole event.
Last night we had a barbecue and I invited some neighbours and Ben and Camille from Casa Nova. Ben and Camille couldn't stay long, but at least my family met them ("these are the people who've been building the rooms you're sleeping in"). The family from next-door came round, and we did a good bit of improving international relations. It was a marvellous party, going on very late.
This morning we were up early. The Family have left now, and I'm feeling really sad.
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