On November 2, 2023, Storm Ciaran hit the Channel Islands and Western Europe with terrifying force, with torrential rain and wind speeds in excess of 100 mph. Thousands of trees were blown down, power lines severed, roads and houses flooded, and main water pipes burst. We were not in France at the time, but followedContinue reading “Le Hot and Storm Ciaran”
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Spring beauty!
Wonderful to be back here at Le Hot with spring in full swing! The banks are full of primroses, the gardens are full of daffodils, and our lovely Amelanchier is veritably glistening with blossom! The rust-coloured calyces just enhance their beauty: Plenty to do to get the house and garden ready for summer – listsContinue reading “Spring beauty!”
We made it back! 2021 at Le Hot
After ten long months of COVID restrictions, closed borders and lockdowns, we were overwhelmed to get back to Le Hot on May 31, 2021, having been away since September 2020. It was an emotional reunion with the house, the garden, and with the stork family, who had two youngsters again this year. The garden wasContinue reading “We made it back! 2021 at Le Hot”
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