Running to chill

Seems to be a lot of action lately to just hang out. What with having friends visit and the mammoth roadtrip of Italy, a lot of energy goes into relaxing. It has been great though, wouldn't change a thing! Most of France will be doing there last running around this weekend as they return to life after chilling. France seems to be very attached to its holiday; Paris is practically a morgue over August. The other day on the radio they mentioned that Sarkozy was returning that day from his holiday, more evidence that absolutely nothing works during holiday time. Seems bizarre to me that even the President complies to national holiday guidelines. Well I'm glad Paris will be waking up. All the little privately owed shops along our street will be open again (yes, their doors have just been shut for the last 2 or 3 weeks, no "we'll be back on ...", "on holiday until...", nada, just closed). Quaintness restored. As for the president he can now show off his post holiday tan.... and with the lousy weather around, we will soon find out if really does go to the tanning salon.

Wishing you a happy return to work.