Not much reading or writing - just a lot of driving. The sun shone brilliantly while we were in the car and scooted behind thick clouds whenever we emerged - even for a "comfort break"!

Albi is a joyous restful place, bit like Sienna, all red stone and fading sun. Managed to hit the cathedral just at the point when they were holding their bi-monthly organ recital. Almost converted! Hilarious meal in v.posh restaurant where they encourage their clients to watch what is happening in the kitchen by seating them facing a huge picture window showing chef in full regalia etc.

Turned out to be more like a M. Hulot's Holiday with everyone in chaos and the food arriving (at the wrong tables) very very very late. Long confabulations (probably with screaming - but they weren't stupid enough to make the whole thing audible) by all staff - waiters, chef, sous-chefs, boss, bosse's wife and washer-upper over which dish applied to which table. Three hours for a meal with toddlers underfoot causing even more chaos than the kitchen. Now back to our chaos at home - why didn't we clean up BEFORE we left?

Hey, just had a thought. Why don't we each post one short piece from our course-work on the blog as a sort or reminder???

Let me know.

Love to all

Teddy