An evening down-town in Grandcamp to help daughter josephine, and xavier (the Breton) to pack their things into a fleet of family donated moving vans.
A flurry of activity, van tetris, sign-language and broken french... and a post removal retirement to the overgrown backyard with a bottle of whiskey to talk about the values and travails of moving and renovations.
Then back to 'le chateau', to join the best part of the family (25) for youngest son Hugos 20th.
laughing, joking, pastis, martini, whiskey... all in high contrast amber everning light.
The night finished, packed into the salon around the table... surrounding 5 kg of perfectly roasted beef, 2 potato gratins, and a buffet of assorted cakes.
Wine flows like water. Children eat, laugh, play.
Arguments about rugby and wine amidst smiles and hugs.
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