Spectacular.

60 mph winds this morning. 'The Font' heads back to London for a chance to see the dentist and have an annual road test at the doctors. The flight is delayed because of the winds. Thankfully, when the plane is finally cleared for takeoff, the wind has swung round and is blowing along the runway. This makes for a 'spectacular' take off. 'Spectacular' is the Swedish word for stomach churning. Sophie shares a croissant at the airport Starbucks, observes the ( 90% mask less ) passengers and marvels at the sliding doors in the departure terminal.

Angus wants to work in the garden but this proves difficult in these winds. Instead he talks to serious folks in London. Zelensky speaks to Congress by video later today. We all agree how wonderful it is to live in a country where we can question, mock and criticize our politicians. It is a right too easily taken for granted.

Sophie and Angus walk up the hill.

And then walk back down it.

We pass the German billionaires wife, her youngest son and a bearded man who speaks French with a German accent that is straight out of central casting. All three give Sophie an ear tickle. They must all be dog 'people' because the family diva, usually so particular about who comes near her, ignores them all and revels in the attention.

So starts a  windy Wednesday morning in deepest, deepest France profonde.

France Musique has now started putting its concerts on video. The French 'do' concerts well  :https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x88y8dj

Tweet of the day. Dog owners will understand :https://twitter.com/OlenaHalushka/status/1503755313622757377