Q: Who in their right mind is up and about at 5:30 am on a Monday morning ? A: Local farmers and a foreigner with his long haired dog. Farmers and foreigner wave at each other. The dog demonstrates a cold wet nose that is a wonder of the canine world. Dog and owner sit on the concrete storm drain and put the world to rights. A 'rustling' in the bushes causes dog to head off in search of adventure.
It's going to hit 40+ today. Although it's early the temperature in the mid-20's and claggy. A heat haze is already rising from the valley.
We go to the modern cafe with the windswept car park. This morning the car park isn't windswept. The tarmac just quietly steams away , radiating heat. The croissant one of those schizoid affairs. Looks like a croissant but tastes like processed supermarket loaf. Sophie thinks it's wonderful. A 5.3/10.
Later today Angus is heading back to Scotland. He has been instructed to a) dispense with the services of a cleaning lady who is frequently absent b) interview a replacement c) deal with a variety of tradesmen who need to repair doors, install new fires and replace the electrical fittings that the tenants decided to 'repair'. There may, or may not , be a blog depending on whether the French laptop recognizes the Scottish wireless provider. The Scottish weather forecast promises a week of no sun and a high of 17 degrees. Here, the forecast is for nothing but sun and a high of 42.
Some very French music accompanies our windows down trip to the bakers for the breakfast croissants. All French songs sound just like this : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO8NSL5Wyeg
6 comments:
Wishing Angus a smooth journey back to eastern Scotland. It sounds like he's going to be busy. I fear a St Andrews croissant might not even rate 5.3. Do they do butteries down there?
I had to look up John Cena, but what a good guy! It does sound as though you are going to be busy in St. Andrews, but at least it will be cooler. Really too bad you can't take Sophie with you so she can get acquainted with a new group of workmen.
Safe travels, Sophie will be watching out for you.
The morning croissant looks like a deep fat fried overly breaded chicken leg
I actually knew a little about John Cena. I haven't heard his name since I retired from teaching two years ago. One of my Kindergarten students was obsessed with him and his name seemed to come up regularly in my classroom. I had many conversations with that little boy about the reasons he couldn't use "John Cena moves" on his fellow classmates. That video hit the spot this morning.
By now I hope that you are safely ensconced in St. Andrews, are able to find a reliable cleaning lady, and all the workmen turn up when they say they will!
Poor Sophie - one of her flock missing yet again, but this time, at least, the standard of cuisine will remain at it's usual excellent level.
Hope you remembered to pack your warm underwear!
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