Monthly Archives: February 2024

Our Carnaval’s brighter look

Posted on February 18, 2024 by loren24250

It’s been nearly 13 years (good grief — where does the time go?) since I first wrote about the traditional figure in France known as Pétassou. The jugement de Pétassou, as it’s known, is a feature of school children’s lives … Continue reading →

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Early glimmers of spring

Posted on February 13, 2024 by loren24250

February is transition month, here in the Greater Daglan Area, as we move in fits and starts from winter to spring. And, at last, we are experiencing some touches of spring. As for the past winter, it is best forgotten, … Continue reading →

Posted in Flora and fauna, Life in southwest France, Weather in the Dordogne | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments