Well - I was in France for 5 days and put on FIVE POUNDS - so much for me losing weight, I managed to be good for the first 2 days then it all went to pot! I just love the food in France, and of course the wine. That's what did it. We were all having such a good time it would have been very rude of me not to join in . . . I can recommend a chocolate gallette for a slight to medium hangover. Lesley and Sue preferred the ice cream remedy! Sue and John have a beautiful courtyard garden and the fragrance that hits you when you walk in, it is exquisite. There is lavender, honeysuckle and fabulous roses in abundance. You may remember seeing an image of a Buddha head on a telegraph pole in my garden, It was given to me by Sue and John - they also have one (below). When we were sitting out in the evenings we heard cuckoos and a barn owl and loads of crickets, it was bliss. So peaceful  . . . The main idea of the week was for a bit of peace and quiet and to arrange the workshops for n...