Working the system

The weather is much better today, cool with no wind, so we were able to start the tennis again. Obviously these conditions favour someone from a more northerly climate, and let's just say we finished with a 'banana' rather than a 'banane'. Kevin will be pleased that I restored national pride.

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I nipped round to the Mairie this afternoon because I want to swap my UK driving license for a French one. Whilst my UK license is perfectly valid here, a French one does not have to be frequently renewed after 70 years of age, as does the UK one, and, of course, a French license is valid in the UK. We have also had some minor problems hiring a car in the UK with an English license and living in France, but I won't bore you with all the ins and outs. Michelle, the Maire's lovely, all knowing secretary, gave us the necessary forms, so now it's up to us.

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Today was the start of a 'try harder' eating regime for both of us. We had minestrone and fruit for lunch with fish and vegetables for dinner. I feel thinner already!