Afternoon winter walk from the gite.
Sunday morning we woke up to snow at the house. The clouds break and we were able to go out with the doggies (Nut and Ella) aka Nutella for a winter wonderland walk. The stillness is eary and the cold…
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Bees wax Food wraps to end plastic containers and cling film/foil in our kitchens…
If like me there is no love lost between you and plastic, you will love making these Bees Wax food wraps. They are eco friendly, reusable and a long lasting investment. They are perfect for wrapping foods, covering bowls of…
Handmade Soaps and shampoo bars the start…
Before i started making soap i went to a soap producer and asked if could learn the process. In her kitchen i became comfortable with the process and went home to make my own recipes for the family. My son…
Delicious Autumn
Its that time of year we can stay in the kitchen and make delicious recipes for the store cupboard or daily delights! here are a couple of my favorites: Tarte Tatin – So easy to make, and the best…
Summertime Season at Gite Colombe des Bois
We are already halfway through the summer holidays. We have been busy visiting sights locally and joining in the festivities. There is so much to fit in, simply not enough days… The local fetes are organised by each commune and…
Pau Pyrénées Car racing weekend in May
Every May in the Pyrenees the Pau Historic car racing weekends are held. The 1st weekend is the Formula 3 and the 2nd is the Historic weekend. Both offer some exciting racing, especially if it rains! Its a really great…
Parapente in the Pyrenees-Superbagneres Luchon
For Bruces birthday (hubby) we booked him a parapente flight over Luchon for the first time. We were incredibly lucky with the weather, it was a warm day. We met his guide Freddy in the town of Luchon and set…
Spring time in the Pyrenees
Its Spring time in and around Gite Colombe des Bois. Work in the garden has just started and some of the winter work is paying off now. We have enjoyed some beautiful sunny and warm days of late and the…
Last ski of the season St Lary-Soulan
Its upon us, the last ski day of the season of 2017/2018. The sun came out and the skies were blue as ordered. We set off early to the ski station of Saint Lary-Soulan, our family favourite. We were going…
Night Time Snow Shoe Walk
It was the clearest sky and although the temperature is below freezing, we decided it would be a good idea to go for a night time snow shoe walk with the kids. No it wasn’t a school night. We set…