Thursday 12 November 2009

Welcome and unwelcome visitors







You can work out which is which!

Arun with lovely, gentle Astier who was no trouble at all chez nous. At least at this time of year there's no problem taking him on the beach (Astier not Arun of course!)

We showed Anil & Anita the tower at Moricque that was used by the English in the 100 Years War - I wonder if they got neck ache looking up?

The last two photos show our VERY unwelcome visitors, chenilles processionnaires (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_Processionary) who appeared on our doorstep whilst AAA were here. We'd seen the nests in trees opposite but usually they don't descend until the spring. Sprays are used to discourage them from nesting as they can eat most vegetation and the spores they give off are very dangerous for people with breathing difficulties. Our caterpillars ended up being swept up and burnt in the barbecue!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Amazing! i recognised La Tour de Moricq before I saw your blurb! Fancy that! Hope you are both well. It was REALLY great to see you- emphasising how much we miss you. T'LX