New jetty and new trench

Got up early AGAIN this morning, not sure if the builders were coming or not! In fact we didn't need to, but the joiner came later and now we have a proper wall between the 2nd bedroom and the new corridor, and doors in several places. I don't think there will be much more progress until the electrician has been to do his bits, and I believe he's pretty busy at the moment, so we'll have to be patient.

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So other changes that need to be documented: well, they're working hard on the new jetty - it must be a nightmare working between tides. This afternoon we saw some workers getting extremely wet until they stopped for the day. Photo 1 shows how big the pipes are that are being sunk into the sea-bed to support the new jetty. It would seem that some places are rockier than others judging by the heights of the poles (Photo 2).

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We've been busy too, digging a trench towards the bottom of the garden (Photos 3, 4 & 5) - as you can see the water-table is high as the bottom of the trench was soon awash. We've put in a barrier called Stop-Racines (roots) and this afternoon Jean took us in the La Paillote van to the garden centre where we purchased four tall bamboo plants. Apparently they are very invasive and the Stop-Racines keeps all the roots in place! We've done this to try and mask the house at the bottom of the garden which is split into four apartments and overlooks our land. Anyway tomorrow we'll have the excitement of putting the plants in!

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Finally there is a photo of our vegetable garden which is coming on a treat. We have now planted quite a few potatoes to go with our neighbour's artichokes.

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We are very excited that Jim & Les arrive at Nantes airport on Saturday (08.50 - yet another early morning!) It's a shame the house is at sixes and sevens (French readers here wonder what I'm talking about!) but we know they'll love it!