I know many of us have been dealing with a cold , rainy, and yes , snowy spring so far. The temperatures in my area look to be nasty for the next week. As I cook yet another pot of veggie soup to ward off the chill, I keep thinking of the things I enjoyed last spring and summer. Sunny days, gardening, and of course grilling out. Cheers to spring arriving soon !
Thursday, 5 April 2018
Wednesday, 4 April 2018
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
Les Tours de Merle
I miss France and decided to take a little tour of a fascinating place in the south of the Corrèze. The fortress was considered impregnable, but history intervened and parts of it fell in the wrong hands for a while. The lords of Merle prevailed, eventually.
This is from Wikipedia:
The Tours de Merle are the ruins of a castle in the commune of Saint-Geniez-ô-Merle, in the Corrèze department of France. It was a feudal fortress from the twelfth and fifteenth centuries, which was subject of a classification as a historic monument since July 30, 1927.
In the fourteenth century, Merle included seven castles, two chapels and a village, owned by seven noblemen from Merle.
During the Hundred Years' War, the English took one of the towers and a castle in 1371.
In 1574 the Calvinists took the citadel, where they established a garrison, they were driven out two years later by the co-lords. But the fortress was abandoned by those who preferred to live in places that were more pleasant and certainly more accessible.
Labels:
France,
virtual travel
Monday, 2 April 2018
HAPPY MONDAY !
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend ! I know many of us enjoyed time with family and friends. It's back to reality today - Monday morning ! It's the little things that count, so enjoy your coffee, spend time with your pets, talk to a friend, or enjoy the outdoors. 💜
Or perhaps these are more appropriate .......Either way, have a great day!
Thanks to my son for his help !!!
Sunday, 1 April 2018
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