Eek!

St René
Yesterday's weather: Beautiful. We went out and the views were wonderful, looking down on the Dordogne valley which was still misty - looked very romantic.

We had a nasty shock today. The temperature is -4 degrees outside and we've had our first frost. It is clearing quickly and didn't get as far as our patio so the plants are all safe, but it has given us a reminder to put all the more sensitive plants into sheltered areas.

I went out late last night to call the cats in and the sky was magnificent. There were hundreds of stars and the air was still warm so I expected a fog this morning rather than a frost. Before the sun came up this morning the stars were shining brilliantly through the bedroom window, until I realised, I thought the sun was coming up. Apparently we have both Venus and Saturn visible this month and next week (21st) there will be a further meteor shower visible so that should be worth getting cold for!

It's the second biggest rugby match tonight - France vs Argentina. I wonder if it will be as popular as it would have been in France were playing in the final? I hope that the Paris transport system has managed to get itself up and running again in time for everyone to make it to the match, today and tomorrow. I'm sure that if the workers were inclined to strike on a Saturday (heaven forbid, since that won't create nearly as much chaos as a weekday) they would be delighted to strike tomorrow and get their own back on all the English fans!